Sofapaka head coach Robert Matano is baffled by always being overlooked for the role of head coach of the national team, Harambee Stars.The veteran tactician has never coached the national team despite being one of the country’s top coaches and his success in the local scene coupled with the ability to get the best out of players being a standout.Hussein Mohammed, Mariga officially assume officeA section of Kenyans and the media have sometimes been advocating for the appointment of the former AFC Leopards tactician and for the first time, at least publicly, he has weighed in on the matter.“I have been here for a long time and they know what I can do but they have overlooked me. They know what each coach can do but maybe their interest is not in me,” said Matano in an interview with the club’s media.##NAJAVA_MECA_8555197##The Lion is the most successful coach in the FKF Premier League with three titles to his name and he said that he is open to taking a role with the national team.“I am a football coach. I can coach any team as long as we agree on terms. I am a professional, I even coach youth players,” he added.Kariobangi Sharks youngster signs with leading agency amid likely move to Swedish clubMatano has been coaching in Kenya’s top tier for about two decades and took time to share secrets behind his longevity and success while at it.“One has to have passion for football. You have to sacrifice to be a coach. Persevere, remain patient and be consistent. Coaching comes with a lot of challenges; you do not sleep well, you do not have time for yourself and you are always thinking about the team and the game,” he revealed.With the emergence of many coaches over the past few years, the 60-year-old dropped a word of advice on what it takes to be a top coach.##NAJAVA_MECA_8555151##“Acquire coaching materials, research, look for players and understand them like a father and counsel them. There is no shortcut in coaching, it is all about hard work,” he said
