Mombasa United have parted ways with head coach Hamadi Said following a string of disappointing results that have left the club on the brink of relegation from the National Super League (NSL).Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Team Manager Gilbert Wesonga confirmed the decision, citing the team’s poor performance as the main reason for the change.##NAJAVA_MECA_8969723##CAF C-licensed tactician Elisha Mwasi has been appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.“We have decided to part ways with our head coach, Said, who has been with the team from day one, and appoint coach Elisha on an interim basis to try and salvage our season,” said Wesonga in comments to Citizen Digital.Mombasa United, formerly known as Mombasa Elite before a rebrand at the start of the season, had high hopes of mounting a strong campaign.Kshs1.2 billion valued Harambee Stars prospect backed to replace Man City-bound star at WolvesHowever, under Said’s guidance, the team struggled to find consistency, registering only two wins in their last 13 games.The final blow came in a crushing 5-1 defeat to Fortune Sacco, their fifth loss in six matches.Prior to that, United had fallen 2-0 to Darajani Gogo, 3K FC (2-0), Vihiga United (3-0), and Kisumu All Stars (1-0), results that compounded their decline on the league table.Said, who took over in October after a stint with Tanzania’s Coastal Union, leaves the club languishing in 16th place on the NSL log with 34 points, just above the relegation zone.Why Harambee Stars still needs Victor Wanyama’s servicesNew interim coach Mwasi is no stranger to nurturing young talent, having previously led the Coast Regional Youth Select Team.His debut on the touchline ended in a 2-0 loss to Naivas FC, but Wesonga is confident the team showed signs of revival.“We created plenty of chances, but our opponents were simply more clinical. I believe we are turning the corner, and I’m confident we’ll bounce back with wins in our final two matches against Nzoia Sugar (away) and Kibera Black Stars (home),” said the team manager.Tactical Analysis: Why Harambee Stars struggled against football minnows ChadDespite the gloom surrounding their season, Wesonga delivered a passionate rallying call to the club’s supporters.“We are ready for the fight, and I promise our fans that come next season, we will still be in the National Super League and continue nurturing local talent. We won’t let them down.”
