Migori Youth Coach Peter Okidi has resigned barely three months after taking over the Migori-based National Super League (NSL) side.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Okidi said Sunday was his last working day with the border club.“Sunday was my last day at Migori Youth. I want to thank them for giving me an opportunity and I wish them well in their future endeavors,” said Okidi.Poor home run troubling MCF head coach NyaberiThe tactician who joined the club from another second-tier outfit Kajiado FC at the start of the season, helped Migori win five matches, and draw three while dropping maximum points on three instances, a performance that leaves MYTA seventh on the twenty-team table.In an interview, Okidi revealed that he had stepped down due to personal issues that needed urgent attention in his backyard.“I was with the team on Sunday during the Silibwet Leons match but after that, I had to step down due to personal issues that needed urgent attention,” he offered.Okidi, who has amassed experience over the years with Kenya Under 23, Nakuru All Stars, Kakamega Homeboyz, and other teams in both lower-tier and top-tier leagues, left the door open for a reunion with the club noting that, “I have left but I am still there, I am not the head coach but we can help we need to be.”Matano confident in Tusker’s FKFPL title chancesHowever, when contacted for clarity, the club’s chairman Aziz Abdi denied severing ties with the gaffer but noted he was away on personal engagements and would reunite with the team as soon as possible.“The coach requested to leave and attend to his engagements, I have not received any resignation letter and I expect him back soon,” offered the club boss.With the exit of Okidi, the mantle remains with long-serving member of the technical bench Kevin Olouch, who has the mandate of guiding the club to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League after a 16-year hiatus journey.Olouch is not new to the second division and was at the helm last season when the team came close to gaining promotion with a third-place finish but lost in the promotion playoffs to a determined Wazito now Muhoroni Youth.##NAJAVA_MECA_7724826##In a separate interview, the gaffer noted that he had faith in his squad to deliver promotion after a four-year wait.“I have faith in the squad. We have quality players and plan to add one or two more during the January transfer window. The support from the community and partners has been immense. We cannot let them down,” explained Olouch.Migori Youth will host Dimba Patriots in its next league match on Sunday at Awendo Green Stadium behind closed doors.
