Gor Mahia has welcomed Charles Akonnor as their new head coach, along with his assistant, Kobi-Mensah Bismark! This fresh leadership brings a wealth of experience to the club, which has proudly established itself as one of Kenya’s most successful football teams. Charles Akonnor, a former midfielder for the Ghana national team affectionately known as the Black Stars, has had an incredible career both as a player and a coach. Born on March 12, 1974, in Nungua, a lively suburb of Accra, Akonnor kicked off his football journey at the grassroots level, honing his skills with various local clubs. His coaching…
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Gor Mahia FC has officially welcomed Ben Owu as their new goalkeeper trainer, a move that signifies a strategic enhancement to their coaching staff. Owu, renowned for his accomplishments as a former Ghana U-17 World Cup winner, arrives with an impressive resume that includes coaching roles at several reputable clubs, such as Sekondi Hasaacas, Medeama SC, and King Faisal Babes. With his extensive experience in fostering young talent and refining goalkeeping techniques, Owu’s appointment is anticipated to significantly strengthen Gor Mahia’s defensive unit as the team prepares for a competitive upcoming season. His deep understanding of the intricacies of goalkeeping,…
Gor Mahia, has officially appointed Brian Odongo as their new team doctor. With a wealth of experience in sports medicine and physiotherapy, Odongo is set to enhance the club’s medical team and contribute to the health and performance of the players. Odongo is a licensed physiotherapist with extensive experience managing football teams at both elite and grassroots levels. He has held significant roles as the team doctor for various national and Premier League clubs, where he focused on evidence-based injury prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation. His commitment to football medicine has proven effective in reducing injury rates and implementing successful…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have officially named Dennis Oliech as the Ambassador for the upcoming Pamoja CAF Tournament. This announcement highlights Oliech’s enduring legacy as Kenya’s all-time top goalscorer, with an impressive record of 34 goals in 76 international appearances. Oliech is best remembered for scoring the crucial goal that secured Harambee Stars a spot in the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, breaking a 12-year qualification drought. Oliech is celebrated not just for his remarkable on-field performances but also for his unwavering dedication to his country. His career spanned various countries, including a successful stint…
In a significant boost for Kenyan football, SportPesa has officially returned to the sport by signing a groundbreaking 10-year sponsorship agreement worth KSh1.12 billion with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The announcement was made at a lively launch event in Nairobi, marking the company’s commitment to becoming the title sponsor of the FKF Premier League. As part of this ambitious sponsorship, SportPesa will contribute KSh85 million for the upcoming season, allocating 60% of these funds directly to the Premier League clubs, while the remaining 40% will go towards league operations and administration. Each club in the league is set to…