KCB head coach and former Kenyan international Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno seems likely to be reappointed Harambee Stars head coach. He is set to succeed Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee who parted ways with Football Kenya Federation yesterday.
Zico was Francis Kimanzi's assistant coach when they were shown the door by the federation on October 20 2020. He served as Harambee Stars interim coach between 2010 and 2011. Zico previously coached Sony Sugar, Gor Mahia and Posta Rangers. In the latest FIFA world ranking released today, Kenya has moved to position 102 up from last time's 104. Harambee Stars moved places after drawing up with Uganda and Rwanda in the WCQ. Harambee Starlets are still stuck at position 140 with 986pts.
Uganda are the leading team in the CECAFA region, dropping down two places to position 86. Belgium's Red Devils maintain their dominance on top of the world, with Senegal leading Africa at position 20. The other top five African countries are Tunisia (25), Algeria (30), Morocco (33), and Nigeria (34).
If Zico is confirmed, he will be the sixth coach to serve under FKF President Nick Mwendwa. It started with Stanley Okumbi, then Paul Put took over. Sebastien Migne succeeded the Belgian and later Francis Kimanzi. Mulee is the immediate former coach. On the waiting list is also 51 year old Turkish tactician Engin First who is also linked with taking over from former Ghost Mulee. Firat's last job was with the Moldovan national team.