Kenyan coach David Ouma has reportedly parted ways with Tanzanian Premier League side Coastal Union.Media reports from Tanzania indicate that Ouma has been relieved of his duties following the 3-0 defeat the team, suffered last weekend in a CAF Confederation Cup tie.His absence from the training grounds on Friday morning fueled more speculation over his future at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8291039##Coastal Union fell 3-0 to Angolan side Futebol Clube Bravos do Maquis, leaving them with the difficult task of overturning it in their favour during the return match this weekend at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.In an interview with Azam Media, Ouma blamed the heavy loss in Angola on the high altitude and the unavailability of key players, who missed the tie due to illness.CAFCC: Ouma tips Coastal Union to overturn first leg thrashingOuma joined the Tanga-based club in November last year after severing ties with, the 2009 Kenyan Premier League champions, Sofapaka, for whom he served as a technical director before departure.He helped Coastal Union return to continental football after more than two decades in the cold, following their fourth-place finish in the league last season.The team finished behind Simba, Azam, and record champions Yanga who retained the title for the third time in a row.Having secured a return ticket to continental matches, Ouma embarked on reinforcing the squad in a bid to compete in the tournament.The former Posta Rangers coach signed Kenyan international, Abdallah Hassan from Bandari, and managed to convince John Makwata to ditch Kariobangi Sharks for Coastal Union.We will hit them hard- How Gor Mahia are plotting for El Merreikh’s fallMakwata was the joint-second top scorer in the Kenyan league last season alongside Tito Okello, who turned for Kenya Police.They both finished with 16 goals, three off Benson Omala who was attached to Gor Mahia.Coastal Union are among the eight clubs yet to play a league match in the new season in Tanzania due to continental engagements.
