Gor Mahia's Charles Akonnor named coach of the month for October

The Gor Mahia boss masterminded a flawless month for K'Ogalo, who won all four of their FKF Premier League fixtures. 

The Ghanaian's side opened the month with a thrilling 4-2 dismissal of Murang'a SEAL then tightened up defensively to grind out three consecutive 1-0 victories over APS Bomet, Bandari and Kakamega Homeboyz.

Across those four outings, Gor Mahia scored seven times, conceded only twice and kept three clean sheets, a statistical summary of a team firing on both ends of the pitch.

Akonnor, now in his second season with the record Kenyan champions, credited the squad's commitment in training and on match days, urging his players to maintain the standards that have carried them through the campaign's opening stretch.

He also appreciated the support he has received and called on fans to continue supporting the team.

“K’Ogalo family, this for you, we have done it again together… thanks for voting and keep supporting us. This is special it brings back the memories how it happened and we managed to win the league. I am greatful,” he noted

He edged out KCB's Robert Matano and Dennis Odhiambo of Murang'a SEAL for the award, bagging a KSh.75,000 cash prize. 

For Akonnor, the recognition is becoming something of a habit. He claimed the same honor in October 2025 and January 2026, before being crowned 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League Coach of the Season after steering Gor Mahia to a record-extending 22nd league title.

The award also spotlights the wider machinery behind Gor Mahia's success: the technical bench, the playing squad and the club's management all sharing in the credit.