Nzoia Sugar begin search for new coach
Nzoia Sugar FC players huddle together for prayer before their Kenyan Premier League match against Kakamega HomeBoyz at Bukhungu stadium on May 21, 2019.
What you need to know:
- Nzoia Sugar Chairman Evans Kadenge said they reached the decision after consultation with the management who regard coaching as a full-time job that requires maximum commitment
- Mulukurwa had been appointed head coach on a three-year deal in August following the exit of Collins Omondi
- Goalkeeper trainer Peter Mwaura, who had also been appointed assistant coach, now reverts back to his earlier role
Kenyan Premier League side Nzoia Sugar is hunting for a new tactician after relegating Sylvester Mulukurwa to the assistant coach role.
Nzoia Sugar Chairman Evans Kadenge said they reached the decision after consultation with the management who regard coaching as a full-time job that requires maximum commitment.
Mulukurwa, an employee of sponsor Nzoia Sugar Company, would have had to balance his time between work at the company and coaching the team.
Those who are in interested in taking up the role have until Wednesday to apply for the job.
Mulukurwa had been appointed head coach on a three-year deal in August following the exit of Collins Omondi.
"We have not demoted Mulukurwa but just given him back his former role because we feel the team requires somebody who is on the job full time. Being an employee of the company, we felt he wouldn't have had enough time for the team while discharging his administrative duties at work," said Kadenge.
Nzoia Sugar assistant coach Sylvester Mulukurwa (right) with goalkeeper trainer Peter Mwaura during a training session at Sudi stadium in Bungoma.
Goalkeeper trainer Peter Mwaura, who had also been appointed assistant coach, now reverts back to his earlier role.
While taking up the role in August, Mulukurwa had promised to end Gor Mahia's dominance in the league as well as outdo rivals AFC Leopards and Kakamega Homeboyz in Western region.
Last week, the club announced it had released nine players due to poor performance and will be recruiting ahead of the new season.
Those who were on the chopping board include custodian Faraj Kabali, defender Mohamed Nigol, midfielders Robert Abonga, Masoud Juma, strikers Abraham Kikpogei, Ugandan Import Borizi Kwezi, Jeremiah Wanjala and Vincent Odongo who has moved to Kariobangi Sharks.
Nzoia Sugar have acquired the services of Moses Mudavadi and Cliff Kasuti from Bandari with the pair signing year-long deals. Other new signings are former KCB striker Erick Otieno and Posta Rangers midfielder Felix Oluoch.
