Gor Mahia FC’s interim coach, Zedekiah Otieno, has stated that he has nothing to prove amid growing calls for him to be appointed the club’s permanent manager following a strong start since replacing Leonardo Neiva late last month.The club legend was entrusted with the interim role after the Brazilian coach’s departure, and since taking over, Otieno has won all three matches in charge, with Gor Mahia now sitting five points off the top spot with two games in hand.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547646##Following his successful start, some have called for Otieno, affectionately known as “Zico,” to be named the permanent coach. When asked if he was waiting for such an appointment, Otieno responded that he is playing a waiting game and feels no need to prove anything to anyone.”I have nothing to prove to anyone. I’ve coached the national team, and I’ve been in charge of Gor Mahia before. What more do I need to prove? I’m just working, and we’ll see what happens,” he said. “Our objective as a team remains the same.”Why Patrick Matasi has not been playing for Kenya Police FCOtieno emphasized that his primary goal is to help the team retain the league title, a target set at the start of the season. He also acknowledged the foundation laid by Neiva and expressed gratitude for it.“When we joined Gor Mahia with the former coach, Leonardo Neiva, our goal was to retain the league title, and that objective hasn’t changed. I’m happy for Coach Neiva, as he left a strong foundation that we are now building on.”In a previous interview, Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier revealed that the club had received 33 applications for the coaching position from foreign candidates, but assured that they are in no rush to make a decision.”We want to assess the type of coach who will best fit the club’s needs moving forward,” Rachier said in an interview with Citizen Digital.Gor Mahia’s next match is against Bidco United on Saturday in Machakos.FKF Presidential candidates seek Raila’s nod ahead of crucial elections
