Fortune Sacco head coach Michael Otimong has resigned from his position with immediate effect following a string of poor results.Otimong, who rejoined the club in February 2024 for a second stint, submitted his resignation letter to the management on March 19, 2025, expressing gratitude for his time at the club.In his resignation letter, he wrote:##NAJAVA_MECA_8789865##”Dear Sir, This letter is to notify you that I am resigning from my position as Head Coach with immediate effect.I am truly grateful for the opportunities that Fortune Sacco FC has provided me during my tenure. Being the Head Coach and experiencing the support from the team has been unparalleled. I will always be thankful to you, Sir, the Team Manager, Secretary, and players. It has been a brilliant, albeit short, time with the team. I wish everyone at Fortune Sacco FC all the very best.Best regards Coach Michael Otimong.”Olunga urges patience as Harambee Stars adjust to new coach Benni McCarthyIn an open letter to the fans, the Ugandan tactician reflected on his tenure at the club.“My time as Fortune Sacco FC coach has come to an end. It has been an intense journey right from day one. I have enjoyed moments of joy—celebrating victories and earning promotion from the first division to the NSL. But there have also been tough and difficult times. Above all, I cherish my experience with the fans. Their affection and support will always remain close to my heart. I extend my gratitude to the Team Manager, Mr. Mureithi, the board members, and everyone who gave me the opportunity to coach Fortune Sacco FC. I also want to thank the players for their dedication week in, week out. Winning the promotion playoffs to the NSL together was a special moment. From today, I wish them all the luck in their upcoming fixtures. Blessings only.”Inside former Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards forward’s academy in Canada [VIDEO]While his resignation letter did not cite reasons for his departure, sources close to the club revealed that difficult working conditions made it nearly impossible for Otimong to execute his vision.Despite leading Fortune Sacco to National Super League promotion last season, expectations were high for him to push for FKF Premier League qualification. However, insiders claim he was no longer enjoying the freedom he once had.“The coach lost control of his team. He was no longer the happy, energetic leader we knew. After securing promotion, we expected him to guide us to the FKF Premier League, but some management members started frustrating him. At one point, his squad was rearranged without his input,” an anonymous source revealed.“Starting from the MCF game, his starting lineup was altered, yet they still expected him to win matches. I support his decision to step back.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8793511##Since that controversial match, Fortune has managed just three wins—against relegation-threatened sides Muhoroni Youth, Mombasa Stars, and Dimba Patriots. In their last five games, they have drawn twice and lost three times.Otimong, who had taken over from goalkeeper coach Francis Kimani, departs with the team sitting sixth on the NSL table with 34 points from 23 matches.
