Kimanzi’s era with Wazito FC comes to an end

Former national team Harambeee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi has parted ways with Kenya Premier League side Wazito FC following a string of poor performance.

The Dutch-trained tactician was appointed by Wazito in November 2020 to become the seventh coach to handle the Ricardo Badoer-owned outfit in less than four years.

Club Statement 

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. 

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— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) January 13, 2022

Once touted as the French moneybags of Paris-Saint German due to its financial prowess, things have not been rosy at the team lately with reports of unpaid salaries to players in recent months.

In its heyday, the club, owned by flashy businessman Ricardo Badoer flexed its financial muscles by luring talented and big names from all clubs in the competition including Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

Youth side gaffer Fred Ambani has taken over interimly as the team explores options of hiring a coach on permanent basis.

The team lies in 16th place in the 18 table team with a paltry nine points from 13 games after going down 4-2 against relegation threatened Vihiga Bullets over the weekend.

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