Former AFC Leopards and Shabana head coach Gilbert Selebwa has left National Super League (NSL) side Samwest FC after the expiry of his short-term contract.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe seasoned tactician is now a free agent and says he is weighing several offers from clubs ahead of the new season.“As far as I am concerned, I am a free agent. I have had talks with a number of teams, and I am now waiting to review their offers before deciding on my next move. I am confident of landing a better contract before the season starts,” Selebwa told Citizen Digital.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009725##Selebwa joined Samwest earlier this year from Luanda Villa, another NSL outfit, with the primary task of helping them avoid relegation, a mission he accomplished as the team finished 13th out of 20.The former Kenya U-20 head coach explained that uncertainties around the proposed merger between Samwest and HOHA FC also played a part in his departure.“As things were, HOHA and Samwest had an agreement to merge into one team under the name Samwest FC, but nothing materialized. Their contract to work together expired at the end of the season. The merger plans didn’t go as expected, and HOHA has now withdrawn from football activities. I haven’t held any talks with Samwest about renewing my contract, which is why I’ve decided to consider other opportunities,” he revealed.The financial decision that relegated Joseph Okumu’s Stade de ReimsDespite leaving Samwest, Selebwa remains committed to coaching in the second tier, stating his ambition is to guide an NSL side to promotion into the FKF Premier League.“My priority is to coach a Super League team and help them earn promotion to the top tier. The FKFPL has many well-paid coaches with CAF A diplomas, so I’m in no rush to move up. I want to make an impact in the NSL first,” he said.Why Biron Otieno snubbed Gor Mahia and Tusker for ShabanaSelebwa’s recent return to second-tier football came in May 2024 when he joined Villa, marking a comeback after nearly five years.His arrival at the club led to the reassignment of Tom Tera, who had steered Luanda to automatic promotion last year and managed 32 matches this season, to the assistant coach role.
