Stewart Hall parts ways with Wazito
Wazito FC head coach Stewart Hall looks on at the Afraha Stadium, Nakuru on January 8, 2019 prior to their Kenyan Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars. PHOTO | RICHARD MAOSI |
What you need to know:
- "It is a mutual agreement and we wish him all the best. We haven't settled on a new coach yet but in the coming days probably we will know the way forward," he said.
- The club is eager to strengthen the squad ahead of the new KPL season with a reliable source revealing they are in advanced talks with highly-rated Western Stima midfielder Fidel Origa and AFC Leopards striker Vincent Oburu amongst other players.
Kenyan Premier League (KPL) side Wazito FC has parted ways with head coach Stewart Hall.
Club CEO Dennis Gicheru confirmed the development to Nation Sport on Monday.
"It is a mutual agreement and we wish him all the best. We haven't settled on a new coach yet but in the coming days probably we will know the way forward," he said.
Hall, who has previously coached AFC Leopards, joined Wazito in November 2019.
The Briton says his focus at the moment is to spend time with his family in the United Kingdom (UK).
“I wish to confirm that I have reached an agreement with Wazito FC for my departure from the club. When I joined the team last November my duty was to stabilize the team and recruit players who would bring balance to the squad as we lacked that then,” Hall is quoted as saying in a statement in the club’s portal.
“Together with my technical team, we worked really hard, the players did their part and together we managed to get some good results. Just before the league was stopped by the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unbeaten in almost ten matches and this shows the strides we had made as a team.
“As I depart, I want to thank the club management, the players, the other members of the technical bench, and everyone associated with the club, it was an honor to work with you. I wish the club all the best for the future, I believe I have put in a good foundation to steer the team forward. In these difficult times of COVID-19, I would like to spend time with my family in the UK,” he added.
Gicheru also thanked the tactician for his time at the club.
“I want to thank coach Stewart for his contribution to the team. He arrived at a time that we were really struggling and slowly by slowly he built a strong side and I am sure that his successor will inherit a good team. As he departs we wish him all the best for the future,” Gicheru said.
Gicheru further revealed that the club will be making an announcement on the composition and structure of the new technical bench soo, but Nation Sport understands Fred Ambani is touted to take over as the head coach.
The club is eager to strengthen the squad ahead of the new KPL season with a reliable source revealing they are in advanced talks with highly-rated Western Stima midfielder Fidel Origa and AFC Leopards striker Vincent Oburu amongst other players.
