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Mwendwa explains why Firat accepted Harambee Stars' two-month contract

The Turkish tactician was unveiled over the weekend to fill the position that fell vacant after Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee resigned

Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa has explained why Engin Firat accepted to be appointed the new head coach for Harambee Stars on an initial short-term deal.

Firat, 51, was confirmed on Sunday as the new boss after the resignation of Jacob Mulee on Wednesday, and Mwendwa has defended the federation's choice of settling on the Turkish coach.

Short-term agreement suits FKF

"Our agreement is that he will do four matches and then we will discuss the long-term nature of the deal," Mwendwa told Goal.