Head coach Francis Kimanzi, assistant Zedekiah \u2018Zico\u2019 Otieno and the entire backroom staff have left their roles at the national football team Harambee Stars on \u2018mutual consent\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement released on Tuesday, the federation thanked the officials for their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Federation is immensely grateful to Coach Kimanzi and his departing members of staff that include Assistant Coach Zedekiah Otieno and Goalkeeper Trainer Lawrence Webo for their exemplary work, dedication and unrivalled professionalism, which has strengthened Kenya\u2019s chances of qualifying for the AFCON 2022 final tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The federation wished them well, in their future endeavors, this even as the search for a replacement to take the national team forward \u201dbegins in earnest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It remains unclear what prompted the federation to make the sweeping changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though the federation was careful to craft their statement to show that it was an\u201d amicable parting of ways\u201d, it\u2019s clear the technical bench has been sacked, barely 15 days after leading the team to a 2-1 win over Zambia in a friendly match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ghost Mulee is tipped to take over from Kimanzi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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