Mombasa United sack coach Selebwa after Kibera Black Stars defeat

Mombasa United have parted ways with head coach Gilbert Selebwa following their weekend defeat to Kibera Black Stars in the National Super League (NSL).

Despite the loss, Selebwa leaves with the club sitting second on the log with 58 points, level with leaders Migori Youth, in a tightly contested promotion race.

Club president Abdilrahman Hussein, popularly known as “Anza Fresh,” confirmed the decision, saying it was mutually agreed upon and a detailed statement would be released in due course.

“It’s true we have mutually agreed to part ways with the coach. We will issue a full statement soon,” he said.

A termination letter signed by CEO Nick Arunga did not specify the exact reasons for the exit, but cited sporting objectives and an internal performance review as the basis for the decision, with immediate effect.

Selebwa, however, said he was informed of his dismissal during a Tuesday morning training session as the team prepared for their next fixture against Soy United.

“It’s true, we were relieved of our duties after the loss away to Kibera Black Stars. I gave everything to this club, lifting it from a relegation battle to genuine title contenders,” Selebwa said.

“We brought a new energy to Mombasa, and the team was on course for promotion. The progress speaks for itself,” he added.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Salim Babu, who has recently been linked with the Harambee Stars U20 setup, could be in line to take over.

In the meantime, the existing technical bench is expected to oversee the team’s weekend clash at Mombasa Sports Club.

Mombasa United have enjoyed a strong campaign overall, particularly at home where they remain unbeaten.

However, their away form has been inconsistent, with five wins, one draw, and eight losses from 14 matches.