Kisii-based National Super League (NSL) team Gusii FC has made significant changes to their technical bench as they prepare for crucial relegation battle matches.The club has parted ways with head coach Joseph Ongoro, just two months after his appointment.##NAJAVA_MECA_8117816##Sources close to the club reveal that Ongoro, a seasoned coach in the lower-tier leagues, left a few days ago after failing to improve the team’s performance.His tenure was marked by financial difficulties, including the team forfeiting a match against SS Assad.Under Ongoro’s leadership, Gusii FC won only two out of ten matches, defeating Mulembe United and Kibera Black Stars, while losing to SS Assad, Rainbow, Luanda Villa, Mombasa Stars, Vihiga Bullets, Mombasa Elite, and Kisumu All Stars.On Saturday, Gusii FC’s owner was contemplating disbanding the team before one of the National Super League club owners funded their trip to Nairobi for the Vihiga Bullets match. I am well informed that selling the club seems the best idea at the moment #FootballKE#NSL— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) April 8, 2024 This poor performance caused the team to drop from 16th to 19th place in the twenty-team league, endangering their position in the second tier.Gusii Team Manager Hillary Jim confirmed Ongoro’s departure and announced further reinforcements to the technical bench to help steer the club out of the relegation zone.”We parted ways with the coach and wish him all the best in his next position,” Jim said.Police Sacco Stadium to host Mozzart Bet Cup semi-finalsWith Ongoro’s departure, former Shabana defender Dennis Onkangi has taken over, assisted by Philip Mwangeli.Additionally, Kassim Otieno, the immediate former head coach of Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), has been brought in to offer technical assistance.Otieno previously managed Gusii FC, leading them to a sixth-place finish last season before moving to MOFA.”Kassim has joined the team to provide technical assistance to the current batch of coaches,” Jim added.Meanwhile, the club administrator has expressed confidence that securing maximum points from the remaining three home matches and at least four points from away games would ensure their survival in the league.Kenyan mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui confirmed dead on Mt EverestHe also called on supporters to rally behind the team during this challenging period.“It has been a challenging season, but we remain confident of survival. Nine points from three home games and four from away matches will get us out of danger. I urge our fans to stand with us and offer their support. We are struggling financially, and any amount offered will go a long way to help the players,” he concluded.
