Record Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have shortlisted ten candidates from a pool of 53 applicants to replace the outgoing Jonathan McKinstry.Club chairman Ambrose Rachier confirmed that they have meticulously gone through the selection process to ensure they find the right coach for the job.However, the new coach will only be unveiled after McKinstry bids farewell on June 23, 2024, following K’Ogalo’s last FKF Premier League match of the season.McKinstry has already assumed the role of head coach for the Gambian national football team, following a mutual agreement with Gor Mahia, although his contract with the local league giants has not officially ended.”We have so far shortlisted ten coaches from a long list of 53 applicants. We will complete the selection process by the end of the week but will only unveil the new coach after bidding farewell to McKinstry,” Rachier told Citizen Digital.Mara Sugar eyes NSL trophy after promotion to top tierRachier explained that they evaluated various critical aspects, including the candidates’ previous successes with other clubs, especially at the continental level.The selection team also excluded coaches who have previously worked in Kenya, some of whom were among the applicants, as previously reported by Mozzart Sport”We have taken our time reviewing their CVs to ensure we select the best candidates. We focused on their past performances and their coaching experience with various teams or countries,” said Rachier.McKinstry’s appointment as the Gambian national team head coach came shortly after he guided Gor Mahia to a record 21st league title this season, marking their return to the regional and continental stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_8158869##The first major assignment for the new coach will be the CECAFA Kagame Cup, which kicks off on July 6, 2024, in Tanzania and Zanzibar, followed by an invitational tournament in Enugu, Nigeria.
