Gor Mahia is set to add Brazilian Samba flavor to their game next season under head coach Leonardo Martins Neiva.Neiva was confirmed as the new head coach at the start of the week, succeeding Jonathan McKinstry, who led the club to two Football Kenya Federation Premier League titles before leaving to manage the Gambia national team.In an interview with the club’s media team, the Brazilian coach promised to blend McKinstry’s style with the renowned Samba football style. He aims to deliver a mix of entertaining and competitive football, though he acknowledged that it will take time to fully implement his style.PUBIC NOTICE Champions Gor Mahi name Leonardo Martins Neiva as their new head coach.The 46 year old Brazilian 🇧🇷will be assisted by former @OfficialGMFC player and tactician Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno and Michael Nam. pic.twitter.com/o7YPn8arOd— Kenyan F⚽otball (@KenyaPremierLg) July 2, 2024 The former Villa SC of Uganda coach highlighted that they will build the game from the goalkeeper, promising fans attractive football.”I cannot arrive here and quickly change the style of football, but we are going to enhance the beautiful Brazilian football,” Neiva told Gor’s media team.”We will try building from the goalkeeper and increase the passes. I will also retain some aspects of the former coach’s approach, as he did an amazing job. Over time, we will make changes,” he added.FKF Division Two: Soy United to face Hillside in Western mini league deciderNeiva expressed his satisfaction with the club’s quality.He also praised the 21-time FKF Premier League champions’ squad, noting they have a young squad that provides a strong foundation for the upcoming campaign.”Today (Friday) was my third training session, and I can see that we have a very good squad with young players who have a lot of potential. Congratulations to the club and staff for the back-to-back championships, which is good for me. I see we have a very good foundation,” said the former Young African Sports Club coach.Regarding his technical staff, bench, and management, Neiva added, “I have been here for three or four days, but I already feel at home. I am very satisfied, and the club supports me in everything on and off the field. I am confident we will do a very good job here.”From tricky Namibia to easy Zimbabwe: Assessing Harambee Stars 2025 AFCON group opponentsNeiva’s focus will be on leading Gor Mahia in the Cecafa journey, aiming to steer the Kenyan champions to a fourth regional title.Gor last won the coveted silverware in 1985 after defeating traditional arch-rivals AFC Leopards 2-0.Neiva is no stranger to success, having guided Tanzania’s Young Africans SC to both the Tanzanian Super Cup and the 2014/15 Premier League titles.##NAJAVA_MECA_8197977##
