Jeff Mutai has resumed his role as Silibwet Leons head coach for a short-term period expected to last until the end of the 2023–2024 National Super League (NSL) season.The announcement, made formal on Thursday, comes after the club’s management initiated return talks with Mutai, who has now taken up the role again after having been in charge for two months before his resignation.Mutai in April decided to step down from the job due to what he termed “external factors” beyond his control.Silibwet Leons coach contemplates future after walkover woes in MombasaThe development came days after Silibwet had issued a walkover against Mombasa Stars under unclear circumstances, an occurrence that saw the former hit with a three-point and two-goal deduction by FKF, further deepening their already worrying position in the NSL standings.Silibwet then, after 28 rounds, was at the bottom of the table, a prospect they found themselves in after Round 31.With 21 points, Leons are five points from safety with seven games to play.##NAJAVA_MECA_8103421##Speaking to Mozzart Sport on the new challenge of pulling the team from relegation, Mutai said: “It’s an uphill task, but I’ll try my best in the remaining matches. I believe it’s possible.”Silibwet’s next match and Mutai’s first on the touchline since leading his side to a 2-0 win over Rainbow on April 14 comes Sunday against MCF FC at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.CAF CL: Al Ahly, Zamalek to renew African football club rivalry this weekend
