Gor Mahia fans have unleashed a wave of fury in the wake of the club’s 2-1 defeat to Nairobi United in the Mozzart Bet Cup final.Through various platforms, the fans have petitioned the management to dismiss coach Zedekiah “Zico” Otieno.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a tense final staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon, Fred Ouya’s exquisite volley and a thunderous long-range strike from Enock Machaka secured a famous win for Nairobi United.The result marked Gor Mahia’s second major heartbreak of the campaign, coming just weeks after they failed to defend their Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) crown, which was won by a resurgent Kenya Police side.##NAJAVA_MECA_8997001##For the first time since 2016, K’Ogalo finished the season without a single piece of silverware — a reality that has not gone down well with the club’s passionate fanbase.The frustration quickly spilled onto social media, where angry supporters demanded the sacking of interim head coach Zico, who assumed the role in May following the dismissal of Croatian tactician Sinisa Mihic Many fans squarely blamed the former Kenya international for the team’s underwhelming finish, citing tactical deficiencies, questionable selections, and an apparent lack of urgency during crucial fixtures.”Zico and all his staff must go,” wrote Riley Joe in a scathing online post.“Zico should never set foot at Gor Mahia again – enemy of progress,” added Ngolo Nesta, echoing the sentiments of many supporters disappointed by the club’s trajectory.Muyoti reveals tactical masterplan behind Naibois’ Mozzart Bet Cup final win over Gor MahiaOthers called for a complete overhaul: “Zico plus the entire technical bench and favourite players must leave,” wrote Bryan Obell, while Lameck Otieno firmly stated, “Zico must go, no two ways about it.”Zico, who returned in a caretaker capacity, has faced mounting pressure in recent weeks as results faltered and performances failed to inspire.Despite flashes of improvement, Gor Mahia’s campaign was punctuated by inconsistency, dropped points in key league fixtures, and failure to win a silverware.NSL champions Nairobi United unleash giant-slaying prowess on Gor Mahia to clinch Mozzart Bet CupFollowing the Mozzart Bet Cup final, deputy club patron Eliud Owalo issued a terse statement that appeared to confirm sweeping changes are imminent.“Unfortunately, we have lost the Mozzart Cup as well. Apologies to Gor Mahia fans,” read part of his message. “Re-engineering the team ahead of next season is now a priority.”That admission has only intensified speculation that Zico and his entire backroom staff may be shown the door in the coming days as Gor Mahia seeks to restore its dominance in domestic football.
