Kenyan coach Patrick Odhiambo has left cash-strapped Tanzanian Premier League side, Biashara United for rivals Tanzania Prisons FC.Odhiambo, who has been missing from United’s dugout in recent weeks was earlier rumored to be heading to newbies Geita Gold FC but Prisons have now won his signature and have announced his arrival through a post on social media. Odhiambo is likely to be joined by Marwa Chamberi as his assistant, the pair worked together at United.“New Coach. Patrick Odhiambo toka Biashara United ni mjelajela kwa muda wote uliobakia kwenye ligi ya NBC premier League (New coach: Odhiambo joins us from Biashara for the remainder of the NBC Premier League,” read the statement from Prisons.Odhiambo, a former Western Stima, Agro Chemicals, Muhoroni Youth, Chemelil Sugar, and Sony Sugar coach leaves United after seven months at the club. He joined Biashara in May 2021 after resigning from his position as Kakamega Homeboyz assistant coach. He helped United qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time ever where they, unfortunately, exited in the preliminary phase.New Coach. Patrick Odhiambo toka Biashara United ni mjelajela kwa muda wote uliobakia kwenye ligi ya NBC premier League @sokabetafrica @FNgajiro @FKihamu @TBConlineTZ @MichaelMwebe pic.twitter.com/hhtgG57pai— Tanzania_prisons_sc (@PrisonsSc) January 6, 2022 The team has been struggling financially and this has forced Odhiambo to walk out. Former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder Saphan Oyugi who joined the team late last year has also left the club after terminating his contract; he has been linked with a move to Tusker FC.Odhiambo’s new employer is currently 11th in log with 11 points after 11 rounds of league matches. Next for them is a match against KMC on 16th January away from home.
