Gor Mahia midfielder Ali Hassan Abondo is in South Africa trying out with ABSA Premiership side Ajax Cape Town.

The 26-year old attacking midfielder, celebrated for his free kick prowess, has been missing in K’Ogalo’s pre season training; he was loudly absent in Gor’s 1-0 loss to Bandari in the DSTV Super Cup over the weekend.

Abondo netted 11 times for Gor in the 2015 Kenyan Premier League, helping the Kenyan giant to a third consecutive title, without losing a single match. He is part of Gor’s squad for continental assignment starting this coming weekend.

Ajax, formed in 1999 are the the reigning MTN 8 champions, they play their matches at the 55,000 capacity Cape Town Stadium.

The team is part of the wider AFC Ajax of Holland, worldwide talent feeder network.

Bonface Osano

African Football Writer contributing @Soka25east | Commentator; appeared on @MySoccerAfrica, @KweseSports, @ntvkenya, others | Keen follower of African Football. E-mail: bonfaceosano@gmail.com