FKF Premier League (FKF-PL) side Nzoia Sugar FC have finally confirmed the departure of erstwhile head coach Ibrahim Shikanda who absconded team duties in the last one week.The youthful tactician went AWOL seven days ago before his team’s league match against KCB, a match that they went on to register a two-all draw against the Bankers despite trailing 2-0 at some point. He was also missing on Wednesday when his team held Gor Mahia to a one-all draw at the Sudi Stadium in Bungoma.The club says it is now aware of his whereabouts and has now made a decision to part ways with the former Nairobi Stima and Bungoma SuperStars head coach. Nzoia chairman Evans Kadenge has confirmed the move. “I can confirm that we have parted ways with coach Ibrahim Shikanda after he abandoned duty, we have written him a letter confirming the termination of his services. We are not aware of his whereabouts because he just vanished a day before we played KCB, he has not told us what his plans are and we have now decided to move on because this is a clear case of insubordination on his part, “Kadenge stated.The impeccable Sudi Stadium turf. Six hours before the duel against Gor Mahia FC in today’s FKF Premier League match.#sweeteningkenyanfootball. #NzoiaVsGor ^EM. @Nzoiasugar @dickxion_genius @ElvisMukhwana pic.twitter.com/K4p1nbQZTS— NZOIASUGARFC (@nzoiasugarfc2) January 5, 2022 The club has written to the club’s parent sponsor Nzoia Sugar seeking clearance so that they can hire Shikanda’s replacement.”We have written to the management for approval so that we can source for a new coach and once approved we will be in a position to recruit a coach who will lead this team forward because I believe that we have a good squad that a good coach will easily get positive results with,” he added.In Shikanda’s absence, the team has been under club legend Kevin Muraya and Kadenge has been impressed by the youthful tactician’s input.” Muraya has done a good job so far. He is very organized, his training sessions are good and the players have enjoyed working under him. He is someone who understands the team well, having played for us and now as a member of the bench and I am really proud of the work that he is doing,” he added.Next for Nzoia is an away game against AFC Leopards.
