Gor Mahia Reveal Surprise Number of Coaching Job Applications Received

Gor Mahia lost out on the league title to Kenya Police. Photo: Gor Mahia

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Gor Mahia recently lost out on the league title to Kenya Police. Photo: Gor Mahia

Gor Mahia Reveal Surprise Number of Coaching Job Applications Received

Joel Omotto 19:18 - 14.07.2025

Gor Mahia have laid bare the number of candidates who have expressed an interest in the coaching job as well as other key roles that are vacant at the club.

Gor Mahia have made public the number of candidates who have shown an interest in the club’s coaching job following the opening of the application process early this month.

The record Kenyan champions parted ways with their entire technical bench, including backroom staff such as medics as well as the Chief Executive Officer, following their less than impressive 2024-225 season.

K’Ogalo then opened the application process, making it known the qualifications they were looking for, especially in the next coach, and at the close of the application period, the response was overwhelming as nearly 150 candidates had expressed an interest in the coaching job.

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“By close of the application period last week, we received a total of 539 applications for the various advertised positions. Following an initial screening process, 311 applications were deemed valid. After a more detailed review, the number was further narrowed down to 247 applications distributed as follows,” Gor Mahia revealed via a statement on social media.

How Many Candidates Are Interested in Gor Mahia Jobs?

“Head Coach – 148, Assistant Coach – 21, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – 13, Physiotherapist – 32, Team Manager – 7, Team Doctor – 6, Goalkeeper Coach – 7, Strength and Conditioning Coach – 13. Shortlisting and interview process is scheduled to take place within the course of the week,” the club further stated.

The identity of those who have applied for the coaching job remains secret although club chairman Ambrose Rachier hinted last week that Kenyan tacticians are unlikely to land the role.

“Since I became chairman, I’ve never received a single application from a local coach. This is largely due to the immense pressure associated with managing Gor Mahia, especially from fans who have traditionally favoured foreign coaches,” Rachier said on Radio Citizen.

Gor Mahia are preparing for major changes in the dugout, playing unit and in the secretariate, in a bid to regain their lost glory.