Kisumu All Stars head coach Charles Bruno has announced his departure from the club in a heartfelt message, bringing a close to a distinguished six-year association with the team as both player and coach.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBruno, who officially joined the Kisumu-based outfit in 2019 from the now-defunct Nakumatt FC, initially served as an assistant coach before rising through the ranks.His exit, scheduled at the conclusion of the current National Super League (NSL) season, marks the end of a significant chapter in the club’s recent history.AFC Leopards chairman promises to host Mashemeji Derby at Bukhungu StadiumIn a moving message shared via the club’s official Facebook page, Bruno expressed deep gratitude and emotional attachment to the club.”Kisumu All Stars has been home. It will always be home. Right now, my focus is fully on the two games ahead — with my players, my technical bench, and my football family,” he wrote.“We’ve come a long way together, and I’m here because of the incredible people who’ve stood by me through it all. I love them. I owe them everything.##NAJAVA_MECA_8965511##Every story has its ending… but this chapter isn’t over yet. Let’s finish strong. I’ve never liked goodbyes — they hit deep. But life brings those moments, and all we can do is meet them with heart and courage. Kisumu All Stars, thank you. Forever proud. Forever grateful.”Bruno, who also serves as assistant coach of the national women’s team, Harambee Starlets, was appointed head coach of Kisumu All Stars on October 17, 2023.Gor Mahia midfielder thrilled to rejoin Harambee Stars after year in coldOver the course of two seasons, he has steered the club through periods of both promise and adversity.In his debut season as head coach, he led the team to an impressive fifth-place finish with 62 points, narrowly missing out on promotion to the top tier.In the current campaign, despite financial constraints, the team sits eighth on the table with 42 points and two matches remaining.##NAJAVA_MECA_8965502##Before transitioning into coaching, Bruno enjoyed a decorated playing career.A former defender for Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, he was part of the Gor Mahia side that clinched the FKF Premier League title for two seasons between 2013 and 2015.He also turned out for Sony Sugar, Thika United and earned caps for the national team, Harambee Stars.’Not even a miracle can hand Gor Mahia the league’ – Kenya Police head coachNotably, he once had a trial stint with Serie A side Genoa in Italy alongside Eugene Asike.
