Former Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kakamega Homeboyz have appointed Kenneth Kenyatta as their new head coach.Kenyatta succeeds Patrick Odhiambo who resigned from his position amid reports that KCB unleashed their financial muscle and offered him a better package.UEL: Sichenje’s heroics did not save his Serbian side from big bad AjaxOdhiambo joined Homeboyz in February 2023 and helped the outfit clinch its first major title, months into his tenure when they beat Tusker 1-0 in the cup final at Kasarani Stadium.Kenyatta returns to the touchline five months after parting ways with another top-flight club FC Talanta.##NAJAVA_MECA_8249264##The seasoned tactician was reportedly suspended by Talanta bosses following a series of unwanted results and an early exit from the Mozzart Bet Cup thanks to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of minnows Bungoma Stars.With top-flight clubs required to have coaches with a CAF A badge going to the new season, Homeboyz, and a host of other clubs, have had to scramble for the few unattached personnel.Kenyan forward bags brace of assists for St Mirren in Conference League qualifiersThe club will also have to bring in a CAF B licensed assistant coach who will fill in the gap left by Jeffers Odongo.The latter was suspended in June on disciplinary grounds and was later relieved of his duties.Earlier in the week, Homeboyz renewed their goalkeepers’ trainer John Waw’s contract.Kenyatta faces an uphill task of getting the Homeboyz squad ready for the new season that kicks off in three weeks.He will have to bring in new players to replace those who have taken jobs elsewhere.Salim Odeka and Shafik Batambuze have already left the club following the expiry of their contracts.Harambee Starlets goalkeeper scoops top award in Tanzania’s end of season galaThe two defenders were instrumental in the second leg of the past season, featuring in nearly all matches.The two defenders were instrumental in the second leg of the past season, featuring in nearly all matches.
