Gor Mahia has all but ruled out appointing former AFC Leopards coach Patrick Aussems as their new head coach. The league champions are actively searching for Johnathan McKinstry’s replacement.The Irishman is leaving Gor after two seasons to take up the coaching position with the Gambia national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8118090##Aussems, who left the AFC Leopards in July, has been linked with the Gor Mahia job. He even disclosed that he has been in talks with the club and urged them to move quickly as he has other offers on the table.”I don’t have any offer from them (Gor Mahia). They just called me, and that is all. If they want to seal the deal, they should move fast because time is running out,” he told People Daily.”I didn’t apply; they came looking for me via a phone call. But the truth is, I have several opportunities, so I will decide by the end of this month on my next destination.”Firat defends inclusion of trio in Harambee Stars provisional teamThe club has now issued a statement saying they are not going to hire a coach who has previously worked in Kenya, ending any hopes of Aussems, who was in charge of Ingwe for two years, returning to the Kenyan Premier League.”Gor Mahia FC wishes to inform our fans and the general public that the search for a competent and qualified (CAF-approved) coach for our team is underway following the departure of Mr. Johnathan McKinstry,” read a statement by club Secretary General Sam Ochola in part.”We want to clarify that, at this time, the club has not been in contact with any coach for the coaching position. Additionally, the club will be looking to hire a coach who has not previously worked in Kenya and has credentials such as coaching a top club in Africa to the level of the CAF Champions League group stage and above, or a national team on the continent.”The club added that they are keen on hiring the new coach as soon as possible. “We are fully aware of the importance of this decision and are committed to hiring the best international coach as soon as possible.”Chetambe relieved after arresting KCB’s winless streak
