Gor Mahia Chairman Ambrose Rachier disclosed on Wednesday that the club had received a significant number of applications from foreign coaches expressing interest in the vacant managerial position.However, he emphasized that the club would take a cautious and deliberate approach in selecting a new coach, avoiding any rush in the decision-making process.##NAJAVA_MECA_8528329##The position became available after the dismissal of Brazilian coach Leonardo Neiva, whose tenure ended following a series of disappointing performances over the four months he was in charge of the club.Neiva’s departure came after a winless streak of four matches, and tensions peaked when fans turned violent during his final games. In particular, the 2-2 draw against Murang’a Seal, in which Gor Mahia squandered a 2-0 lead, saw the coach attacked by angry supporters.For now, Zedekiah Otieno and Michael Nam are in charge of the team on an interim basis. Under their leadership, Gor Mahia secured a 2-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday in Machakos.Rachier emphasized that the club intends to carefully consider all potential candidates before making a decision.”We have received 33 applications from foreign coaches, but we haven’t responded to them yet. We want to first assess what type of coach will best fit the needs of the club moving forward,” Rachier said in an interview with Citizen Digital.Former Harambee Stars captain defends underfire coach Engin FiratThe chairman also addressed speculation about the potential return of former coach Dylan Kerr, dismissing claims that Kerr had expressed interest in rejoining the club. Rachier explained that while Kerr had called him to check in, he did not ask for the vacant coaching position.”Kerr simply called to greet me in Swahili and Luo but never showed any interest in the role,” Rachier clarified.Similarly, former coach Hassan Oktay also reached out to Rachier after Neiva’s exit, but did not directly indicate a desire to return. Oktay, who led Gor Mahia in 2019, was at the helm when the club achieved a historic 4-2 victory over Zamalek in the CAF Champions League, although the Egyptians later avenged the loss with a 4-0 win in the return leg.”Hassan Oktay called after Neiva’s departure, but like Kerr, he did not directly express a wish to come back. It could be a sign, but at this point, we are still considering our options,” added Rachier.Next for Gor is an away game against Mara Sugar in Awendo on Saturday.Matano frontrunner for Kenya Police FC coaching job
