Zedekiah “Zico” Otieno once again found himself in the eye of a storm following Gor Mahia’s shocking 2-1 loss to Nairobi United in the Mozzart Bet Cup final.The match was played last Sunday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, with Zico and part of the Gor technical bench failing to pick up their runners-up medals.The defeat, which ended Gor’s season without a trophy or continental football, reignited fan fury with Zico at the centre of the backlash.##NAJAVA_MECA_8996625##Despite Nairobi United’s impressive run to the final, having eliminated four top-flight teams, Gor Mahia were still expected to assert their top-tier status.Instead, they were matched stride for stride and eventually outclassed, a result that left their supporters stunned and seething.But what happened after the final whistle was even more unsettling.A section of Gor fans broke through the barriers, stormed the pitch, and made a beeline for the technical area, targeting Zico.The coach had to sprint off the field, taking refuge in a secure room within the stadium.A video circulating online shows the former Kenyan international sitting behind a couch, surrounded by security personnel, visibly shaken and holding his head—an image that reflects both shock and perhaps deep regret.Police had to protect coach Zico. pic.twitter.com/294dzl6L6a— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) July 1, 2025 This is not the first time Zico has been in the crosshairs of Gor Mahia supporters.In 2011, during his previous stint as Gor Mahia coach while also handling Harambee Stars, fans turned on him after a string of poor results.Angry Gor Mahia fans demand Zico’s sacking after Mozzart Bet Cup defeatThe tipping point came after a 2-1 defeat to bottom-placed Congo United at City Stadium, a loss that effectively ended their title hopes.Enraged supporters threw stones and other objects, forcing players and staff to flee.Zico had to be escorted out under heavy police protection as frustrations boiled over. History appears to be repeating itself.It is not clear whether the seasoned tactician reported the incident to the police.It also remains to be seen how management of the club, FKF, and other relevant stakeholders will handle the matter, in the interest of ensuring the tactician is safe and sealing the loopholes for future occurences.Government completes Ksh6.7 billion renovation of Kasarani Stadium [PHOTOS]Gor Mahia are expected to make sweeping changes in the coming days, starting with the technical bench.Zico, along with several staff members, is set to exit, with the club reportedly in talks to bring in a foreign coach to lead the rebuild.The club will also invest in the playing unit, with over ten players currently with the club expected to depart to make room for new arrivals.Duke Abuya banks a million after winning bet against Yanga colleague
