In Summary
- McKinstry heads to Gambia for Nation team coach job
- McKinstry’s departure was announced by the clubs’ Secretary General Sam Ochola
Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia are in search of a new coach this is after losing their coach Johnathan McKinstry to Gambia National team.McKinstry, announced his departure after guiding the club to a record 21st title over the weekend.
McKinstry’s departure was announced by the clubs’ Secretary General Sam Ochola, in a statement on Wednesday.
“Gor wishes to inform fans and the general public that the search for a competent coach and qualified (CAF-approved) coach for our team is underway following the departure of McKinstry,” the statement read in part.
He says they are determined to hire ‘the best international coach’ to guide Kogalo.
“We want to clarify that at this time, the club has not been in contact with any coach for the vacant position. Additionally, the club will be looking to hire a coach who has previously not worked in Kenya and has credentials such as working in Kenya and has credentials such as coaching a top club in Africa to the level of Caf Champions League group stage and above, or a national team in the continent.” the statement reads.
McKinistry’s Farewell Message
According to McKinstry Kogalo made him proud as a coach and that he learnt a lot from the club and its fan base at large.
“For me, this is the job I wanted. K’Ogalo are a team I’ve been aware of since my time in Rwanda when we had Abouba Sibomana, Jack Tuyisenge and Meddi Kagera playing for the club,” McKinstry stated.
“I remember coming to watch the Mashemeji derby here back in 2016 and to watch Sibomana and Tuyisenge. Frank Nuttal was the coach at the time. Almost everybody said don’t go. They said doing so would blot my CV because Gor Mahia had once finished eighth in the league and was no longer the dominant force.’’ He added.
