Kenyan club hires former Ghana national team coach

Kenyan club hires former Ghana national team coach

Gor Mahia FC, Kenya's most decorated football club, has just appointed Charles Akonnor, the former Ghana national team manager, as their new head coach.

This is a major signing for a giant seeking to relaunch its ambitions. Charles Akonnor is no stranger to the African football scene. A former Ghanaian international with Bundesliga experience, he managed the Black Stars and led Asante Kotoko to the CAF Champions League group stage. His arrival was made official on August 2, 2025, through Gor Mahia FC's social media channels.

🟢 | WELCOME

Welcome coach Charles Akonnor.#Sirkal | #SportPesaNaGorpic.twitter.com/ZGiEVWAmZl

— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) August 2, 2025

Joining him is fellow Ghanaian coach Kobi-Mensah Bismark, who steps in as assistant manager. Together, they aim to lay the foundation for an attacking, fluid, and disciplined brand of football. The medical and technical staff have also been bolstered: Dr. Walter Odhiambo will serve as team doctor, Mathews Ottamax as the goalkeeping coach, and Ian Wamwayi as video analyst.

#KENYA: GOR MAHIA APPOINT CHARLES AKONNOR AS NEW HEAD COACH
Gor Mahia FC have officially announced the appointment of Charles Akonnor as their new head coach on a two-year contract.The 51-year-old Ghanaian tactician takes over from the departed Siniša Mihajlović, bringing a… pic.twitter.com/R2sOcuEaDo

— MwanzoTV (@MwanzoTv) August 3, 2025