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Gor Mahia's Enock Morrison open to playing for AFC Leopards
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Should such a move eventually materialise, Morrison would join the growing list of players who have represented both sides of Kenya's fiercest football rivalry
Fresh from being crowned the FKF Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP), Gor Mahia midfield maestro Enock Morrison has surprisingly opened the door for the possibility of turning out for rivals AFC Leopards at some point in his career.
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Speaking shortly after scooping the league's top individual honour, the Ghanaian midfielder addressed the controversy surrounding remarks that some AFC Leopards supporters interpreted as disrespectful following the Mashemeji Derby.
Morrison dismissed suggestions that he had intentionally mocked Ingwe supporters, insisting his comments were purely meant as football banter and not an attack on either the club or its fanbase.
He further revealed that he holds AFC Leopards in high regard and would never rule out representing the club in the future.
"I would never want to disrespect the badge or the fans of AFC Leopards because tomorrow I might be turning out for them — you never know," Morrison told LTN News.
"Maybe not soon, but perhaps in the future, after I leave Kenya and return. None of their players disrespect Gor Mahia fans, so why should I do that?"
Should such a move eventually materialise, Morrison would join the growing list of players who have represented both sides of Kenya's fiercest football rivalry.
The midfielder, who also walked away with the Midfielder of the Season award, used the opportunity to clarify his controversial "ni mbaya" remarks and extend an apology to any AFC Leopards supporters who may have felt offended.
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"Football is about peace and unity. My intention was never to tarnish anyone's image," he explained.
"When we lost the first derby, people said many things, and I responded. When we won the second leg, I didn't understand why my words were taken so personally.
The phrase 'ni mbaya' was not directed at AFC Leopards fans. It was simply banter meant to add flavour to the derby because rivalries thrive on such moments.
"However, if any AFC Leopards supporter felt disrespected by my comments, I sincerely apologise to them because they deserve no disrespect."
Morrison's stellar campaign saw him become the first foreign player in 14 years to win the FKF Premier League MVP award, ending a drought that stretched back to 2012 when Ugandan striker Dan Sserunkuma claimed the coveted accolade.