Immediate former SS Assad coach Nasoro Suleiman Mwakoba has revealed that financial hardships at the club and a desire for a new adventure led to his departure from the National Super League (NSL) outfit before his contract concluded.Mwakoba was appointed to lead Simba Gii at the start of November, succeeding Ali Mwachaunga, who had a dismal start to the 2023/24 NSL season, failing to win any of the five matches he managed before going AWOL.Despite not making an immediate impact, Mwakoba led the club to eleven wins in five months and guided them to the quarter-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup, where they were eliminated by Kariobangi Sharks.##NAJAVA_MECA_8154891##The two-time domestic cup winner with Bandari (2015 and 2019) faced a challenging end to his tenure at the Kwale-based club, securing only three wins in nine matches.This included three consecutive defeats to Luanda Villa, Vihiga Bullets, and Dimba Patriots before he decided to resign.Contrary to reports of his sacking, Mwakoba, who holds a Viesse Sports Youth training license from Napoli, Italy, cited financial constraints as the primary reason for his departure.”Football involves many aspects, and players must be at their best mentally to deliver results. This can only be achieved if a club is financially sustainable.”At times, I had to use my resources to keep everything running smoothly. However, I began to notice unusual behaviour, especially when financial opportunities arose. To avoid unnecessary conflicts, I realized it was best to leave,” he told Mozzart Sport.Mara Sugar eyes NSL trophy after promotion to top tierThe former Kenya Navy head coach hinted at a return to coaching in the near future but did not disclose his next destination.”I am available, and soon I will make a return to the dugout, whether in the National Super League or the FKF Premier League.”Currently in Nairobi, Mwakoba is linked to the Sofapaka coaching role, which is expected to be vacant at the end of the season. Reports also suggest he is eyeing a second assistant role at AFC Leopards, as the club looks to strengthen their technical bench.Mwakoba began his football coaching career in 2009 as the chairman of the Coast Kenya Football Coaches Association, a position he held until 2019.AIK explains Collins Sichenje’s limited game timeIn 2010, he was appointed head coach of Kaya Zosi in the Nationwide League, leading them to the quarterfinals of the GOTV Cup in 2011.He then took on a team manager role for the Coast Region Copa Cola squad in 2012. In 2013, he became the assistant coach at FKF Premier League side Bandari, a role he held until 2021 before moving on to coach Kenya Navy in the third tier.
