Migne Out! Amrouche Next? The Search For Kenya's Next Coach Continues

NAIROBI, Kenya- Former Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche has shown interest in the job following the termination of Frenchman Sebastian Migne’s contract on mutual consent.

The news of Migne’s departure came merely a week after Kenya was knocked out of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers by neighbors Tanzania.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed the news on Monday and President Nick Mwendwa went ahead to assure the country that there will be a new Stars coach by this week.

“FKF and Harambee Stars coach Sebastien Migne have agreed to terminate the coach’s contract on mutual consent,” said the statement signed by FKF acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Barry Otieno.

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The fact that Migne guided Kenya to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt after a 15-year hiatus was not enough for Kenyans to flaw his tactical approach and questionable fielding of players.

Harambee Stars finished third in Group C at the AFCON finals, a group that eventually provided both finalists, Senegal and eventual winners Algeria.

Kenya was knocked out of the local-based players' tournament by Taifa Stars, who beat them 4-1 on penalties at Kasarani Stadium on August 4 after both sides drew 0-0 in regular time of the return leg tie.

“We started the search of a new coach immediately after coach Migne left.

“We have the AFCON qualifiers coming up hence the decision to have a new coach in place. We want to do well in the qualifiers again and also make it to the finals for the second time in a row,” FKF President Mwendwa stated.

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The 46-year old tactician lost the support of the Kenyan faithful after his decisions were questioned and the termination of his contract comes a week after he stated that it would be “too expensive” for Kenya to lose his services.

Migne replaced Belgian Paul Put as coach of the national team and as for his replacement, Amrouche who was in charge of Kenya back in 2013, has made it clear that if the offer presents itself, he would gladly take it.

“I know there is a vacancy in Kenya but no one has approached me yet, but if they come for my services I will gladly take the offer. I would love to work in Kenya again; it is a beautiful country with very nice people,” the Algerian coach stated.