Jolawi Obondo will remain as Gor Mahia Operations Manager contrary to reports that he has been reappointed as the Team Manager.“That would be a demotion,” Jolawi told Mozzart Sport.The Secretary General Sam Ocholla confirmed the same, but was quick to offer that the role of Team Manager is no longer existent in the club.“We have never appointed Jolawi’s replacement. We’re restructuring, and as a club we’ve chosen to go the European way where the coach serves as the manager of the team,” Sam said.He added: “In the new structure, the coach (Johnathan McKinstry) will serve as the manager, assisted by the assistant coach Michael Nam and the captain Philemon Otieno.”The role of the Team Manager, since Jolawi was redeployed in November 2022, has been handled by Victor Nyaoro.FKFPL: Nzoia Sugar coach Oduor bullish ahead of Bandari clashAccording to a confidential source, who is a member of the club’s hierarchy, the Secretary General relieved Victor of his duties late last year citing insubordination, however, the matter has not been acted upon by the Executive Committee (EC).“He (SG) called for an EC meeting to discuss the matter, but it was late in the day as most of us had left for the December festivities.“Before any action is taken, the matter will have to be decided by the EC, so nothing has changed as regards the role of the Team Manager,” the source said.“The team is doing very well at the moment and we don’t want any instability,” the source added.Gor Mahia are five points clear at the top of the FKF Premier League as the chase for the title takes shape.K’Ogalo will take on Posta Rangers on Saturday as they return to action after the Christmas break.##NAJAVA_MECA_7781387##A win would see them widen the game at the helm to eight points and move closer to defending their crown.
