Jonathan McKinstry’s decision to take over as the new coach of multiple Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia was “several years in the making.””When the opportunity was there, our conversation was much about the club wanting me to come as well as me wanting to come,” the Irishman told Mozzart Sport.He disclosed that his desire to come to K’Ogalo started way back during his time as head coach of Rwanda’s Amavubi when he scouted players by watching some of the club’s matches in Nairobi.”I thought to myself back then that this could be an interesting thing to come here, more because of the passion around the club and what I can see as the potential for the club. I think Gor (Mahia) is one of the historic clubs in Africa.”The 37-year-old was the coach of Amavubi. He led them to runners up finish in the 2015 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. All-African Team of the Week in Top 5 LeaguesMcKinstry is coming to Gor Mahia at a time the club is serving a FIFA transfer ban and cannot sign new players outside its structures until January 2023.Nonetheless, despite the limiting situation, the former Sierra Leone coach sees a “silver lining.””These players that we have, have the next six months or less to basically prove that we don’t need to sign anybody in their positions, and they get to prove that they can adopt and work within the system that I bring, I think this is exciting.”McKinstry has already encountered cases of indiscipline among players during his short stay, but believes that with better communication and clarity they can achieve harmony and success.##NAJAVA_MECA_6588988##He wants players to adopt and apply high standards as defined by themselves, making it a culture when it comes to training, being punctual and putting maximum effort.In the long run, McKinstry would like to see Gor Mahia build a solid foundation for a long term success. He would like to see investment in structures such a training ground and an expanded youth academy.
