Ex-football player Ronald Okoth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of FKF Premier League club Sofapaka FC.The 34-year-old, who announced his new role on Tuesday, comes in to replace Pastor Jimmy Carter Ambajo, an inspirational figure at the club that transitioned from an M.A.O.S Ministries church team to its current status – Sofapaka – in 2004.“Excited to embark on a new era at my former club as the new CEO,” Okoth, whose 13-year professional footballing career ended with a season stint at Sofapaka in the 2019-2020 posted on social media. “Honored and pleased to step into this new role with a purpose to spearhead more progress and success in the club.“Special thanks to Club President Mr. Elly Kalekwa for trusting me with this exciting opportunity.”Excited to embark on a new era at my former club @FC_Sofapaka as the new CEO. Honored & pleased to step into this new role with a purpose to spear more progress & success in the club. Special thanks to the Club President Mr Kalekwa for trusting me with this exciting opportunity. pic.twitter.com/vzwnLuaHrM— Coach Ronald Okoth (@RonaldOkoth__) April 9, 2024 Okoth’s journey in football began in Siaya County when he turned out for Siaya Rangers, before appearing for Salem Sportiff and Jericho All Stars.He made his first Kenya Premier League debut with Congo United, and went on to feature for record champions Gor Mahia, Mathare United, Mahakama FC, Nairobi Stima, Western Stima, KCB and eventually Sofapaka.##NAJAVA_MECA_8021062##After his retirement in August 2022, Okoth, who also holds a CAF C coaching license, ventured into youth coaching, where he established R.O Sports Soccer Academy, an institution with branches in Westlands and Eastlands geared towards nurturing young talents while also giving back to the footballing community.“Together as a team both on and off the field, we will continuously strive to improve our club in every aspect; from sponsorships, youth development, marketing, commercialization, community / fan engagement, membership, and club merchandise sales,” Okoth said of his role.“Join me in this journey and be part of this great team as we create a progressive football club and an atmosphere to be proud of. We are Sofapaka and together we will rise.”Former Sofapaka striker embarks on coaching questThe appointment is the club’s recent reshuffling after former head coach David Ouma was last year elevated to be the new Sporting Director, a position he resigned from in September due to “personal issues.”Sofapaka this season find themselves a place above the FKF Premier League relegation zone with 27 points from 25 matches.
