- Gor Mahia have parted ways with their full coaching team, including head coach Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno, following a disastrous campaign.
- Kenya's former championship-winning team went through an entire season without claiming any titles, despite bringing in—and subsequently dismissing—two international head coaches during that time.
- Having failed to secure qualification for continental competition, the new head coach’s primary objective will now be focused entirely on regaining the Kenyan Premier League championship.
Following the end of the 2024/2025 season, Gor Mahia has separated from all members of their coaching staff.
The Green Army endured a season to forget as they concluded without securing any trophies for the first time in nearly a decade.
K’Ogalo suffered a shock defeat at the hands of National Super League (NSL) titleholders Nairobi United in the FKF Mozzart Bet Cup championship match on Sunday.
Frank Ouya and Enock Machaka found the target with their goals, enabling Nairobi City Boys High School ("Naibois") to defeat yet another strong side and clinch the trophy.
This was Gor Mahia’s final opportunity to claim a trophy this season following their loss of the Kenya Premier League championship to Kenya Police.
The Law Enforcers made a turnaround in November and carried out a detailed, nearly flawless effort in the latter part of the season, leading them to claim their inaugural championship.
Gor Mahia dismisses their full coaching staff
After their defeat against Nairobi United, Gor Mahia chose to terminate the contracts of the whole coaching staff headed by caretaker manager Zedekiah Otieno.
"The move comes after an extensive internal evaluation and forms part of the club’s wider reshaping efforts designed to enhance both technical and operational capabilities ahead of the forthcoming 2025/26 campaign," stated the announcement from club chairperson Ambrose Rachier.
The split was achieved harmoniously and in good spirit, with the club acknowledging and valuing the efforts of the departing personnel. Our heartfelt thanks go out to those individuals for their dedication, professional conduct, and loyalty to the organisation throughout their time here.
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Rachier, having served as the club’s chairman since 2008, pledged to share more details regarding the coaching staff shortly.
As we embark on this next phase, Gor Mahia FC stays dedicated to establishing a strong base that fosters competitiveness and success within and beyond the field of play. Additional updates about the new coaching structure will follow in time.
Gor Mahia's 2024/2025 season
Zico, initially serving as the assistant coach, has been named caretaker manager on two occasions during the current season. The first time came when he stepped in following the dismissal of Leo Neiva back in November last year.
The ex-player came back in May following the departure of Neiva’s successor, Sinisa Mihic, who stepped down just three months into his role.
The contentious Croatian coach raised concerns about deliberate interference within his coaching setup, prompting supporters to demand that Zico along with the remaining aide, Michael Nam, step down.
Other individuals from the technical bench who have stepped down include goalkeeper trainer Boniface Oluoch, squad coordinator Victor Nyaoro, and every steward associated with the club.
K’Ogalo secured second place in the standings with 69 points, finishing six points behind Kenya Police, who received a guard of honor from them on the last matchday.
Raymond Oruo departs from Gor Mahia as CEO
Later that same day, K’Ogalo issued an additional statement confirming that it has terminated its contract with CEO Raymond Oruo.
The declaration, endorsed by Gor Mahia’s Deputy Chairperson Sally Balo, indicated that Oruo departed through mutual agreement.
Gor Mahia Football Club would like to confirm that it has reached a mutual agreement to separate from its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ray Oruo. The club expresses gratitude to Mr. Oruo for his dedication and efforts throughout his time in office and extends warm wishes for his upcoming ventures. Information regarding the open role will be shared publicly shortly.
Oroo had spent more than half a decade as part of the club.
Gor Mahia received KSh 2 million as runners-up prize money in the FKF Cup despite their loss in the final match.
Gor Mahia face missing out on millions of shillings following their defeat against Nairobi United in the FKF Mozzart Cup championship match.
The squad backed by Johnson Sakaja claimed victory with a 2-1 scoreline, securing the KSh 2 million monetary reward as well as the substantial earnings anticipated from participation in the upcoming season of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Meanwhile, Gor Mahia received KSh 1 million for securing second place, though missing out on qualification for the Confederation Cup will be a harder blow.