Muguna reveals reason behind controversial celebration against Gor Mahia
7th March 2024
The midfielder sparked a lot of debate with his celebration that many K'Ogalo fans felt was disrespectful.
- Muguna was the subject of debate after appearing to silence the K'Ogalo fans after scoring against their team.
- His goal helped Kenya Police to a 3-1 win over Gor Mahia who lost for the first time in the 23/24 campaign.
"Disrespect goes with disrespect!"
These are words
from Kenya Police midfielder Kenneth Muguna over his controversial celebration
after scoring against record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia on February 3.
Speaking to Turf Talk, the talented midfielder noted that he
was compelled to pull the infamous stunt on his former side due to the amount
of criticism he received throughout the match.
Muguna lamented that before scoring that important goal that
helped Kenya Police sink Gor Mahia 3-1, insults and unprintable words were
hurled at him.
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Bagging the opening goal, Muguna indicated that it helped
him send a strong message to K'Ogalo, a side he captained in 2017 and 2018.
Despite the criticisms, intense pressure and uproar, Muguna
insisted that he has no regrets over the controversial celebration.
"Before even I scored there were a lot of abuses from
the fans and that is what made me do what I did. I do not regret it because
disrespect goes with disrespect," Muguna insisted.
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What Was the
Celebration Like?
Austin Odhiambo scored the opening goal, but Kenneth Muguna
scored the leveller before Tito Okello (both former Gor Mahia players) scored a
brace to inspire the side to make a dramatic comeback and grab all three
points.
After finding the back of the net, Muguna wheeled away while
using his hands showing Gor Mahia fans to shut up.
That did not go down well with K'Ogalo fans who accused the
midfielder of disrespecting his former side.
The fans noted that Muguna could have picked any other form
of celebration instead of mocking a Premier League side that nurtured him.
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His Stint at Gor
Mahia
Muguna inspired Gor Mahia to win the FKF League title twice
in 2017 and 2018. He was the captain of the side during the two memorable
seasons.
He joined Gor after an unsuccessful spell at Albanian side
FK Tirana after 10 months. Determined to pick up from where he left, he
inspired the K'Ogalo to some historic wins in the Kenya Premier League.
After a successful stint, Muguna moved to Tanzanian side Azam FC. His spell at the
Tanzanian side was not that successful compelling him to return to Kenya.
Kenya Police snatched him as he was closing on a deal to re-join Gor Mahia.
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