Coach Williamson to part ways with Gor Mahia after Sunday's game

NAIROBI, KENYA: The much anticipated departure of Gor Mahia head coach Bobby Willimson is finally here as the Scott prepares to hit the road to Harambee stars after Sunday's game against Sony sugar at City stadium.

Confirming the reports, Gor Mahia Secretary General Chris Omondi said that the coach will only be in charge of Sunday's match then leave to Harambee Stars where he will be the main man at the coaching department.

"Bobby is with us for only Sunday's match against Sony Sugar after which he will be taking up his new role as the head coach of Harambee Stars," Omondi told The Standard Digital.

On confirming the plans underway to replace the departing coach, Omondi said they have received a number of interests which they will consider.

" We have quite a number of applications and we will consider all of them then see how we can land on one coach to lead the team. We are weighing out options whether to have an interim coach to take care of the team for the next remaining league matches or to hire a coach who will fully take us through to next season.," he added.

The Secretary General appreciated Williamson's work and wished him well in his new job. He clearly indicated that coach's departure doesn't mean he will not be available for advice if needed.

"We as a club truly appreciate Williamson's work since he arrived in Gor Mahia. He is a professional coach who saw us through tough times and through his guidance, we won the title and we are at a very good position to clinch the title again this season. We wish him well and we will seek for his advice if necessary because he said he will be available for advice," concluded Omondi.

It's been a rough season for the reigning Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia who without a sponsor, have seen some of the turmoil times in the league campaign.

Some of the key players departed, the club had a serious case with Kenya revenue Authority on matters taxes and a letter from Fifa was sent to Football  Federation inquiring how one player was signed.

Despite all the tides around the club, performance on the pitch have been positive and just when things were thought to settle, Harambee stars came knocking at at their door for their head coach's signature.

Williamson joined Gor midway last season after former coach Zdravko Logarusic took off and his leadership helped the club clinched the 13th premier league title.