Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) head coach Alfred Chole has revealed the reasons behind his sudden resignation from the club.Mozzart Sport understands that Chole stepped down on Monday following MOFA’s 2-0 defeat to Mombasa United in a National Super League (NSL) match at Serani Sports Grounds.Chole, who took over at the start of the season after leaving APS Bomet, cited tough working conditions that made it difficult for him to deliver results. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8705740##He specifically pointed fingers at the club’s Technical Director, Kevin Aol, accusing him of undermining his efforts and disrupting team plans.“I have left MOFA in a respectful manner. I handed in my resignation letter to the CEO, who may be surprised by my decision, but it was time to step away and allow the team to function effectively,” Chole told Mozzart Sport.“MOFA is a well-resourced club, and I sincerely appreciate Captain Olunga and his brother Victor Ogada for their efforts in promoting talent and supporting families through football. However, the club has a cancer, and that cancer is deeply rooted. Coaches struggle to succeed because of the Technical Director, Aol, who does not understand his role and has made it difficult for every coach who has worked here,” he lamented.Tactical Analysis: How struggling Posta Rangers toppled high flying ShabanaChole further explained that he lost autonomy over team selection and tactical decisions, leading to his resignation.“As an ambitious coach, I cannot sit back and allow someone to dictate which players I should field, even when they are not match-fit. I was also forced to adopt certain formations that did not align with our training sessions,” he stated.“Against Mombasa United, for instance, the Technical Director insisted that all the recent signings should play, even though some were not ready. Players were signed without my input, and then, before the match, I was pressured to adopt a lineup and formation unfamiliar to the team. This level of interference is unacceptable.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8705738##The former Fortune Sacco and Oserian striker accused Aol of constantly meddling with his coaching schedule, making it difficult to execute his plans.“The TD has consistently interfered with my work. We barely followed our schedule, and whenever results went south, he would step back and start questioning the coach, despite being the one causing instability in the team.”Chole emphasized that staying at MOFA under such conditions would have jeopardized his career.“You cannot sit back and allow your coaching profile, which you have worked so hard to build, to be tarnished. I felt it was time to leave and allow the club to explore other options. I wish the team all the best in the remaining games,” he concluded.Chole’s resignation adds to the growing list of coaches who have left MOFA under similar circumstances.Kariobangi Sharks sell winger to French clubAt the end of the 2023/24 season, Coach Kassim Otieno Junior was dismissed immediately after leading the club to the FKF Division One Promotion playoff against Fortune Sacco. Before that, former Vihiga Bullets coach George Lio was also let go under unclear circumstances after guiding the team to safety in their debut third-tier season.Chole departs with MOFA sitting fifth on the NSL table with 30 points, 10 behind leaders Nairobi United, having managed eight wins, six draws, and five defeats in 19 games.Efforts to get a response from Technical Director Kevin Aol were unsuccessful, as calls and messages went unanswered.Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) Coach Alfred Chole is on the verge of resigning following his absence from the team’s training session on Monday. This development comes in the wake of MOFA’s weekend match against Mombasa United, where the team lost 2-0.Chole’s… pic.twitter.com/OxkxjBEuhl— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) February 11, 2025
