Former Harambee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi has responded to a suggestion insinuating that he is eyeing a return to the team following his support to the newly-elected FKF regime. Before the national elections, held last Saturday at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, Kimanzi was among the coaches ,who publicly declared the candidates they were rooting for in the exercise. The former Mathare United head coach caught many by surprise after coming out to express his support to Team Fresh led by flag bearer Hussein Mohammed, despite his perceived close links with immediate former FKF bosses.##NAJAVA_MECA_8555155##The experienced coach and certified instructor was at the arena to witness the exercise that, culminated with the election of Hussein into office. With the status of current Harambee Stars head coach, Engin Firat, uncertain following the failed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, calls to hand the mandate to Kimanzi have been made with former captain Dennis Oliech leading the charge. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8555182##Mozzart Sport caught up with Kimanzi, who was in the company of former captain Victor Wanyama, after the elections and sought to understand whether he was interested in coaching the national team for a fourth stint under the new regime. “I don’t think I am here to lobby for the position. I have always believed in developing the game within the country. It is a special day and moment which should not be mixed with talks of who will replace who, or will be in what position,” he cleared the air.Hussein Mohammed, Mariga officially assume officeDespite being a free agent and the links to the national team, Kimanzi said he was occupied with being a coaching instructor, a role that will see him jet out of the country in the week. Kimanzi has been out of the touchline since October when he parted ways with Tanzanian Premier League side Tabora United. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8555160##The former Tusker gaffer is expected to travel to Kampala to oversee the conclusion of the CAF A course from Friday 13 to Sunday 22 December.”I am still very busy as I am in coaching education. In a few days time, I will be in Kampala doing an assessment for the class completing the CAF A license course. From there I will proceed to the holiday break,” he said. New FKF boss warned against pettiness and dismissing dissenting voicesKimanzi is among the four Kenyan coaches certified to teach a CAF A license in the continent.Former Bandari head coach Twahir Muhiddin, former Mathare United coach Leonard Odipo and former Posta Rangers tactician Salim Ali are also certified CAF A instructors.
