Shabana FC Part Ways With Head Coach Peter Okidi
Sports Updated: 17 March 2026 18:00 EAT
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Shabana Football Club has parted ways with head coach Peter Okidi by mutual consent, the club confirmed hours before their highly anticipated league clash against Gor Mahia. The decision follows a string of poor results that left the club seeking a change in leadership.
Okidi, who had been at the helm for the past season, guided the team through several challenging fixtures but recent performances failed to meet the expectations of both the club’s management and supporters. Sources indicate that discussions between Okidi and the club’s board were cordial, leading to an agreement to end the partnership amicably.
In the immediate aftermath, the club appointed Andrew Ongwae, Okidi’s assistant, as interim head coach. Ongwae is tasked with preparing the team for today’s fixture against Gor Mahia while the board considers options for a permanent replacement.
Shabana’s management emphasized that the decision was taken in the best interest of the club and its supporters, aiming to stabilize the team and arrest the recent slump in form. “The move is about ensuring the club remains competitive in the league,” a club official said.
Fans had voiced growing concern over the team’s performance in recent matches, making the coaching change a response to both results and public pressure. The club’s leadership hopes that the transition will inject new energy and motivation into the squad.
Andrew Ongwae, who has previously served as an assistant coach at Shabana, will take charge of team training and tactical preparations immediately. The interim period is expected to last until the management finalizes a long-term appointment.
The timing of the change, just hours before a critical match against one of Kenya’s top sides, adds urgency to Ongwae’s task. Observers note that the upcoming fixture will be a crucial test for the team’s adaptability under new leadership.
Shabana FC now faces the challenge of regrouping quickly as they host Gor Mahia. Supporters will be watching closely to see whether the coaching switch can spark a turnaround and help the club regain momentum in the league.
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