Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has made it clear that team manager Jolawi Obondo is still part of the record Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions. The long-serving team manager was sent on a two-month leave by the club’s Secretary General Sam Ochola, who noted that Jolawi had not taken annual leave for two years.”It has come to the notice of the secretariat that since the term of the current Executive Committee commenced in August 2020, you’ve not taken your annual leave. This is a period of 2 years now.” A letter from the S.G to Jolawi read in part. Mahia chairman pleads with disgruntled players to avoid rushing to FIFAThe move elicited varied reactions with some fans interpreting it to mean that Jolawi, who has served Gor Mahia for over 20 years, is sacked.”As far as we know, Jolawi is expected to return to work on November 9. The law requires that an employee takes a leave when it is due,” Rachier told Mozzart Sport.Yet, he intimated that should there be another reason for the move that Sam took, then they would know in their next executive meeting.”We’re going to meet as an executive this week, so if there’s any problem between Sam (Ochola) and Jolawi Obondo then we will know. As per now, take it from me that Jolawi’s contract has not been terminated neither has he been fired.” ##NAJAVA_MECA_6676202##Gor Mahia last week unveiled the club’s biggest sponsorship deal in history which guarantees them Ksh 80 million per year. Sam Ocholo did not attend the function in Nairobi.
