Kenya’s most celebrated club Gor Mahia FC have appointed Englishman Mark Harrison as the new head coach taking over from Manuel Vaz Pinto who parted ways with the club.
Harrison landed on Saturday 31st July 2021 and was officially unveiled today 2nd August 2021.
Speaking to the news team, Gor Mahia Chairman Ambrose Rachier elaborated on the factors of choosing Mark Harrison and his understanding of African football.
“We had many applicants but we decided to pick Mark Harrison as the man as he understands the African football environment having worked with a number of teams previously. The language was another factor we considered as well as experience of the coach,’’ Rachier told Citizen Digital in an exclusive interview.
He will be deputized by Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo who has been handling the team since the departure of Portuguese man in early July.
Harrison played for Southampton and Stoke City. He has coached over 10 Africa teams including Chippa United and Golden Arrows of South Africa, Zimbabwe’s teams Harare City and Highlanders FC, as well as Botswana’s Township Rollers.