The Ugandan who is seamlessly settling at Gor Mahia opened up on why he is a man on demand.
Gor Mahia attacking midfielder Chris Akena has sent tongues wagging after revealing how he is a man on demand.
The Ugandan, who joined the 21-time FKF Premier League record champions in July and penned a two-year deal, said he is single, adding that he is also being searched.
Akena who played for Aspire Academy in Qatar in 2016 told Sports Eye that he likes the new club jersey and would get one for his mum. He was among the players giving their reaction regarding the newly acquired kit that was unveiled last month that left the fans torn apart.
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When pressed further to open up about his private life, he said: "I'm single and being searched not only in Kenya but everywhere." His comment left teammate Enock Morrison in stitches. The Ghanaian, who also joined Gor in July, was the enterviewer in this particular case.
Akena was speaking after a training session with Gor Mahia on Saturday as the team prepares for return to FKFPL action after the international break.
Gor Mahia take on Posta Rangers in round five of the matches although it will be a second for fixture for the Leonardo Leiva-coached side after a late start to the season because of continental assignment.
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Akena, who is yet to receive a call-up to the Uganda Cranes setup, donns the number 17 jersey at Gor Mahia. The dazzling attacker who can also play on the wing, signed for Shabab Al Ahli Club in 2021 where he won with the U21 and U19 the UAE U21 pro league and the UAE youth league titles before joining the UAE second tier club Al Rams Club in January 2023 becoming the first Ugandan to ever play professional football in UAE.
He later progressed to playing in Europe, signing a one year's contract with a Greek third tier club Megas Alexandros Agias Marinas for the season 2023/24 then later he joined Apollon Pontou on January 31 for the rest of the season 2023–24.
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