Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have launched their search for a new foreign head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season, Mozzart Sport can reveal.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe team is currently under the interim leadership of club legend Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, who stepped in last month following the resignation of former head coach Sinisa Mihic. The Croat vacated the role after a goalless draw against Murang’a Seal, a result that significantly weakened the team’s title hopes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8963149##Those hopes were further dashed on Monday after a 1-1 draw with arch-rivals AFC Leopards in Homa Bay. The result left Gor Mahia six points behind league leaders Kenya Police FC with only two matches remaining, effectively ending their title challenge.Despite the disappointment in the league, Gor Mahia are still in contention for silverware, having secured a place in the Mozzart Bet Cup final. They will face the newly promoted FKF Premier League side Nairobi United, with the venue and date for the final yet to be confirmed.4 foreign-based players included in Benni McCarthy’s final Harambee Stars squad to MoroccoAs the season winds down, the club has turned its focus to preparations for the next campaign, with the search for a new head coach at the top of their agenda. According to a club source who spoke to Mozzart Sport on condition of anonymity, Gor Mahia is exclusively targeting a foreign coach, preferably from Europe.“The plan is to get a foreign coach. We believe we will secure someone who will guide us to success next season,” the official said.“There’s no shortage of interest—we’ve received many applications recently and even in the past. It’s just a matter of reviewing the list and selecting the most suitable candidate.”Harambee Stars suffer blow as influential winger withdraws from squad to MoroccoThe source also indicated that the future of the current technical bench, led by Zico and assistant coach Michael Nam, remains undecided. Both had previously served as assistants under Mihic.“They are still part of the team. No final decision has been made about their roles going forward. They could remain involved depending on the incoming head coach’s plans.”Following the draw in the Mashemeji Derby, Zico conceded that the league title was now out of reach and acknowledged Kenya Police FC as likely champions.AFC Leopards coach proud to extend spectacular record against Gor Mahia“I don’t think we have any chance in the league now — the gap is too wide. All our focus now shifts to the FKF Cup,” he said.Gor Mahia will next face Ulinzi Stars before wrapping up their FKF Premier League season against title contenders Kenya Police FC.Cash-strapped FKF buckling under weight of soaring legal bills
