Sofapaka unveil Harigingo as new coach

Sofapaka FC have unveiled Francis Harigingo as the club’s new head coach ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.

The former Rayon Sports coach will be assisted by his Burundian compatriot Pablo Nduwimana who was also present during the unveiling.

The presentation included 17 newly signed players with the club also announcing that the former coach David Ouma will take on a new role as sporting director.

"We've made our plans as the club and decided to bring a new team on board. This team includes a new coach, his assistant, and a set of new players.

It's been long since our club won trophies, we therefore believe that the thirst for trophies will be quenched by the experience this team will bring,” Sofapaka president Elly Kalekwa said.

Burundian Harigingo has extensive experience having also worked for Kiyovu, Mukura FC, and Police FC in the Rwandan Premier League.

NEW SIGNINGS: Khalid Jumaan (Mathare United), Oliver Maloba (Nairobi City Stars), Baron Ochieng (Kibera Black Stars), Darius Msagha (Bandari FC), Ian Simiyu (Nzoia Sugar FC), Christian Lubulu (Kibera Blackstars), John Ndirangu (Police FC), Abdul Razak Fiston (Sur FC), Mousa Omar (Dagenham & Redbridge FC), Answar Shamuni (Harambee Sand Stars), Lucky Mrabu (Harambee Sand Stars), Andre Kalama (Kibera Black Stars), Jacob Osano (Nairobi City Stars), Stephen Otieno (Kakamega Homeboyz), Edwin Lutta (AFC Youth), Branlline Masibo (Mathare United), Daniel Otieno (Mathare United)