Lowly Wazito Part Ways With Coach Francis Kimanzi Plus Entire Technical Bench

14th January 2022

Forrmer head coach Fred Ambani has returned to take the helm, albeit on an interim basis

PHOTO | Wazito
PHOTO | Wazito
SUMMARY
  • Struggling Kenya Premier League outfit Wazito FC confirmed they have parted ways with head coach Francis Kimanzi and his entire technical bench following a dismal run of poor results
  • Lowly Wazito are currently in 16th place on the log, having lost eight out of their first 13 games of the season, winning only twice
  • Their first order of business after the news will be a home tie against Nzoia Sugar on Sunday

Struggling Kenya Premier League outfit Wazito FC confirmed they have parted ways with head coach Francis Kimanzi and his entire technical bench following a dismal run of poor results.

Forrmer head coach Fred Ambani has returned to take the helm, albeit on an interim basis.

A statement from the club on Thursday confirmed what had been a long time coming, with the team posting poor results in the league, last Thursday’s loss to hitherto winless Vihiga Bullets proving to be the last straw.

"We can confirm that head coach Francis Kimanzi, his assistants Jeff Odongo and John Kamau, and the goalkeepers’ coach Samuel Koko have left the club. we wish them well in their future endeavors. Youth team head coach Fred Ambani assumes first-team duties in the interim with immediate effect," a statement posted on the club’s official social media handles stated.

Lowly Wazito are currently in 16th place on the log, having lost eight out of their first 13 games of the season, winning only twice.

However, there have been more problems off the pitch with players and staff allegedly going for three months without pay.

Kimanzi arrived at Wazito in high pedigree, billionaire owner Ricardo Badoer hoping his experience would finally turn the team into the title winning outfit he desired.

However, results have not been coming especially this season and the decision was made to offload the entire technical bench.

Their first order of business after the news will be a home tie against Nzoia Sugar on Sunday.