Back to the United States Newsfeed

Firat: Ex-Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahce tactician confirmed as Harambee Stars coach

This comes after Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee resigned from the post he had held for 11 months a few days ago

The Football Kenya Federation has appointed Turkish tactician Engin Firat as the Harambee Stars' head coach after the resignation of Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee on Wednesday.

Confirming the appointment at a Nairobi hotel on Sunday, FKF president Nick Mwendwa explained why they settled on the 51-year-old tactician.

Experience

"I am bringing the coach at a time when Kenya are competing for a World Cup ticket, and as you know, we stand second in the group and we have a clear chance to compete well in this group," Mwendwa told reporters.