By OUR CORRESPONDENT
Immediate former Kenya Police head coach Francis Baraza is favourite to take over at Shabana.
According to sources, Tore Bobe management is keen to have the former defender and captain in charge of the team.
On Monday evening, the club parted ways with head coach Sammy Okoth and goalkeeper trainer Collins Oduor. Assistant coach Kevin Momanyi was demoted to the club’s youth team.
The club chairman made the announcement on Monday after a day long management meeting. Assistant coach Oscar Kambona was named the interim coach.
Others said to be interested in the job are former KCB coach Zedekiah Zico Otieno, Sammy Pamzo Omollo and former Darajani Gogo coach Caleb Aringa.
Zico attended Shabana’s game against Bandari in Mombasa on Sunday.
“In the interim, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Oscar Kambona as the head coach while we actively engage in the search for a suitable replacement for this vital position,” said Nivaton.
Kambona will be in charge of the game against Nzoia Sugar at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday.
Nivaton added in his statement: “As a club, we deeply value and appreciate the significant contributions and unwavering dedication they have exhibited throughout their tenure with our organization. We extend our heartfelt best wishes for their future endeavors.”
Okoth’s last game in charge was on Sunday when the team lost 2-1 against Bandari at Mbaraki Sports ground in Mombasa.
He revealed that they have received more than 50 applications from Kenyan and foreign coaches.
“We have started the recruitment process. We want to do it in a professional way. We want to get the right person, someone who will instill discipline in the team and lift us from relegation zone,” Nivaton told the Star.
Immediate former Kenya Police coach Francis Baraza, a former Shabana player and captain is favourite to land the position.
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