Kenya national team Head coach Francis Kimanzi, and the entire technical staff have left their roles on ‘mutual consent’.
In a statement released on Tuesday and seen by uzalendo news, the federation thanked the officials for their service.
“The Federation is immensely grateful to Coach Kimanzi and his departing members of staff that include Assistant Coach Zedekiah Otieno and Goalkeeper Trainer Lawrence Webo for their exemplary work, dedication and unrivalled professionalism, which has strengthened Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the AFCON 2022 final tournament.
Further the federation wished the group well, in their future endeavors
However the federation will now embark on the search for a replacement to take the national team forward.
Reasons for the departure remains unclear in the sweeping changes.
The federation declined to give “further comment” until a new appointment is made, in the coming days.
Kimanzi was appoited head coach in August last year after Frenchman Sebastien Migne .
He deputized Migne at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals in Egypt.
His last assignment was controversial 2-1 win over Zambia in an international friendly match at the Nyayo National Stadium, barely two weeks ago
Kimanzi was on a third stint at the helm of the National team having produced mixed results.
His remarkable performance was when he led the team to position 68 of FIFA rankings the highest Kenya has ever held.
Speculations have it that a foreign tactician is being sort to replace him.
The Stars are in Group G of the 2021 Afcon qualifiers, sitting second on the pool with 2 points from an equal number of matches while Comoros top on 4 points. Egypt have 2 points too while Togo are rock bottom with a point.
A two leg faceoff- home and away AFCON Qualifier match against Comoros is the next assignment for the team- the first leg in Nairobi on November 9 and the return leg four days later
