Author: News Desk
Record Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions Gor Mahia have appointed Brazilian native Leonardo Martins Neiva as their new head coach. Neiva will be supported by an experienced technical team, including former Sofapaka head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, who returns to Gor Mahia alongside Michael Nam. Neiva has signed a two-year contract to replace Johnathan McKinstry, who has recently taken the role of Gambia national team head coach. Neiva arrives with an impressive and diverse coaching resume, having managed both clubs and national teams across multiple continents. At 46, he brings a wealth of experience, having kick-started his coaching…
Outgoing Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry has called on K’Ogalo fans to turn out in large numbers for the clubs remaining two matches as the team is still fighting for more accolades. McKinstry, who is overseeing the remaining matches before taking over the Gambia national team fully, was not overly pleased by the turnout on Sunday as Gor Mahia won 1-0 against Sofapaka but feels his players still need a push as some of them fight for the the Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards. The Golden Glove has already gone to Gor Mahia goalkeeper Kevin Omondi but…
The race to become the next head coach of FKF Premier League giants Gor Mahia is heating up, with the club honing in on a select few from a pool of international candidates. K’Ogalo are on the lookout for a worthy successor to Johnathan McKinstry, who recently accepted the role of head coach for The Gambia national team. The club has reportedly been inundated with applications, receiving over 53 inquiries for the prestigious role. From this extensive pool, only ten candidates have made the initial cut, reflecting a rigorous selection process that prioritizes experience and success on the continental stage.…
Trouble is brewing for Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier as he has been summoned to appear before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi on July 18. Rachier is required to show why he should not be jailed for failing to pay the club’s former coach Frank Nuttall compensation for wrongful termination as per court rulings. Nuttall claimed that in November 2015, the club attempted to alter his contract by proposing a 50% pay cut instead of the 10% annual increment stipulated in his contract. The former head coach who led Gor Mahia to unbeaten run in 2015 season…
Gor Mahia full back Levin Odhiambo has shared his experiences about an unsuccessful transfer attempt that could have seen him play in the Swedish leagues. The move, mired by unexpected circumstances, left the Kenyan international to navigate his football career back home with a sense of what could have been. Odhiambo was in the spotlight last year following impressive performances with his former side Tusker FC in the FKF Premier League, which drew the attention of Vasteras SK leading to an invitation for trials. “I had a fantastic start with Vasteras. The trial initially was set for one and a…