Gor Mahia announced the departure of head coach Leonardo Neiva on Wednesday, 13 November afternoon, bringing an end to his four-month tenure at the 21-time league champions.The decision followed a string of disappointing results, with the team failing to secure a win in their last four league matches, making his position untenable. Assistant coaches Zedekiah Otieno and Michael Nam have been tasked with leading the team temporarily until a permanent replacement is appointed in the coming days.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494769##A statement from the club expressed gratitude for Neiva’s commitment, hard work, and contributions during his time at Gor Mahia. “However, after a thorough evaluation and in line with the club’s long-term vision, the management has determined that a change in leadership is necessary,” the statement read in part.Mozzart Sport gathered insights from sources close to the club, revealing that the final straw for Neiva came after a 2-0 loss to Bandari in Ukunda. The club’s management sought answers from the coach regarding the team’s struggles and potential solutions. However, Neiva’s response was deemed unsatisfactory, with sources claiming he displayed a defeatist attitude and lacked a clear plan to turn the team’s fortunes around.Kenya women’s amputee team stranded in Germany after fourth place World Cup finish”After the Bandari defeat, he started complaining like the rest of the team. When asked about his strategy to improve things, he had none,” the source said.Following this unsatisfactory response, the club’s executive committee decided to part ways with Neiva. The move was made legally, ensuring that Gor Mahia will not face issues with FIFA, as had been the case with previous foreign coaches and players whose contracts were breached.”It wasn’t a dismissal; we invoked a clause in his contract and mutually agreed to part ways. We can no longer afford the poor results,” the source added.Richard Odada ready to fight periphery role at Dundee UnitedThe club is not rushing to appoint a new coach and will allow the assistant coaches to guide the team in the interim. “We won’t rush this process. Previously, we were under pressure due to club licensing deadlines and the CECAFA Club Championship in Tanzania, which forced us to act quickly. This time, we will take our time to find the right person for the job.”Gor Mahia’s next match is the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby against arch-rivals AFC Leopards on 24th November .Boost for Harambee Stars as Zimbabwe Star is ruled out of Friday’s clashAFRICA CUP OF NATIONS – QUALIFIERSWednesday 16.00: (7.25) Namibia (3.60) Cameroon (1.57)19.00: (3.40) Liberia (3.10) Togo (2.30)22.00: (5.20) Chad (3.45) Sierra Leone (1.75)Thursday 16.00: (5.00) Equatorial Guinea (3.45) Algeria (1.78)16.00: (6.25) Lesotho (3.50) Cental African Republic (1.65)16.00: (4.80) South Sudan (3.45) Congo (1.80)18.00: (2.90) Burundi (3.05) Malawi (2.65)19.00: (7.00) Madagascar (3.50) Tunisia (1.60)19.00: (1.70) Rwanda (3.50) Libya (5.50)22.00: (7.25) Benin (3.70) Nigeria (1.55)22.00: (4.50) Burkina Faso (3.45) Senegal (1.85)Friday 16.00: (2.35) Botswana (2.75) Mauritania (3.50)16.00: (2.95) Uganda (3.00) S.Africa (2.65)19.00: (2.60) Cape Verde (3.05) Egypt (2.70)19.00: (4.80) Eswatini (3.45) Guinea B. (1.80)19.00: (4.20) Mozambique (3.20) Mali (2.00)19.00: (3.90) Zambia (3.20) Ivory Coast (1.95)19.00: (2.60) Zimbabwe (2.90) Kenya (2.85)22.00: (3.20) Angola (3.10) Ghana (2.40)22.00: (5.40) Gabon (3.50) Morocco (1.72)Saturday 19.00: (3.30) Ethiopia (2.75) Tanzania (2.45)22.00: (2.45) Guinea (3.10) Dr Congo (3.15)***odds are subject to change***
