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Journeyman ‘Pinchez’ pays tribute to Gor
May 31, 2020
Veteran Kenyan and Nairobi City Stars midfielder Peter 'Pinchez' Opiyo feels he owes record Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia for helping him improve as a player.
The Chania High alumnus, who joined City Stars early in the year, has so far had an illustrious career featuring for top clubs both locally and abroad.
The much-travelled midfielder began his career at Tusker Youth (2004-2008) before turning out for Thika United, Gor Mahia, Tusker senior team, AFC Leopards, FF Jaro (Finland) and Indian side Viva Kerala.
Opiyo won the 2009 KPL best midfielder award, runners-up best player and runners-up young player of the year while on loan at Gor Mahia from Thika United. He had led the late James Siang'a-coached side to fifth-place finish that season after garnering 46 points, 13 points behind champions Sofapaka.
Despite winning the 2012 league title with Tusker, GOtv Shield at AFC Leopards in 2013 capping with the 2013 Cecafa Senior challenge Cup with Harambee Stars, Opiyo is still grateful to K'Ogalo for giving him an opportunity to develop his career.
Interestingly, it was his goal in the 2013 domestic cup final that denied Gor a double.
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"I found Gor Mahia was rebuilding under coach James Siangá (RIP) and I joined them in (February) 2009 on loan," Opiyo told the club's website.
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