148 coaches apply for Gor Mahia coaching job

Some 148 coaches have applied for the vacant head coach role at Kenya’s glamour club Gor Mahia FC.

Several foreign coaches - Europe-based - have submitted their credentials for consideration, some of them having handled the club in the past.

Cumulatively, by the application deadline last week (Thursday, July 10, 2025), the club had recorded 539 applications for key positions including head coach, assistant coach, team manager, team doctor, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach, goalkeeper coach and Chief Executive Officer.

After an initial screening, 311 applications were deemed valid. Several were disqualified due to failure to meet qualification requirements, language barriers, and duplicate entries.

Club Secretary General Nick Arum stated that the evaluation process is already underway, and shortlisting will be completed as soon as possible. The club aims to have the new technical team in place promptly to begin preparations for the upcoming season.

“We have reviewed all the submissions and will be considering 247 qualified applications following another round of review. From this pool, we will select the most suitable candidates for interviews across the eight advertised positions. Time is of the essence—we must begin our pre-season preparations in time without delay,” said Arum told Citizen Digital.

For the head coach position alone, 148 candidates successfully submitted their applications, while 21 individuals expressed interest in the assistant coach role.

“We will assess all applications carefully and select candidates based on their qualifications, the club’s needs, and financial considerations. Some applicants may have expectations beyond what the club can accommodate on matters salary,” added Arum.

Among the applicants are highly experienced coaches from across Africa and beyond. Two former Gor Mahia coaches and three former AFC Leopards tacticians are among those seeking a return to Kenyan football to take charge at the former champions.

As the club continues to restructure—having already the technical staff and five players, K’Ogalo is expected to announce its new technical team in the coming days, to ensure smooth preparations and start to pre-season activities.