Sofapaka FC CEO Ronald Okoth has officially stepped down from his role following the expiry of his contract ahead of the new season, which gets underway in September.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOkoth, a former striker, was appointed as the club’s Chief Executive Officer in April 2024. During his first season at the helm, he oversaw a challenging campaign where Sofapaka narrowly avoided relegation by securing survival through a playoff win against Naivas FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019115##The 2024/25 season marked a notable improvement, with the 2009 Kenyan Premier League champions finishing seventh in the standings.In a heartfelt statement, Okoth announced his departure from the club:“I would like to formally announce that I have stepped down from my position as the CEO of Sofapaka following the expiry of my contract.”He went on to thank everyone at the club, beginning with club president Elly Kalekwa, who appointed him to lead the team’s administrative operations.Uganda announce much cheaper CHAN tickets compared to Kenya“It has been a great privilege and honour to lead this incredible club, and I want to take this moment to express my deepest appreciation to each of you. I am truly grateful to our club president for believing in me, and to the entire management team, staff, coaches, and players, thank you for the trust, collaboration, and dedication we’ve shared during my time in this role.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9019109##Okoth expressed pride in the progress made during his tenure, particularly in strengthening the club’s foundations.“It has been an honour to work alongside such a committed and passionate team. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, achieved key milestones, and laid a strong foundation for the club’s future. Thank you for the support, teamwork, and shared commitment to the growth of this great club. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, both on and off the pitch.”Rising Stars captain set to join LaLiga sideAlthough he is stepping away from the CEO position, Okoth assured that he will continue to support the club and remain involved in ongoing projects he helped initiate.“Although I will no longer be serving in the capacity of CEO, my journey with the club doesn’t end here. Sofapaka will always be home, and I will remain fully committed to supporting the club in every way I can, especially in assisting with ongoing strategic projects and initiatives we began together.”Harambee Stars loses CHAN warm-up friendly against combined sideHe also extended his gratitude to the club’s fans and partners for their unwavering support.“Thank you to the fans and partners for your unwavering support. As I look ahead to new opportunities, I remain committed to the values and lessons gained during this chapter. Let’s keep pushing forward and supporting Sofapaka FC.”Okoth’s tenure came during a turbulent period for the club, which has faced persistent financial challenges, including delayed salary payments. As a result, Sofapaka is currently entangled in several disputes both locally and at FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber.Zambian champions confirm signing of two best FKF Premier League scorers
