Former FKF technical director Spier takes charge of Gor Mahia

Perreniel Football Kenya Federation champions Gor Mahia have appointed German Andreas Spier as the new head coach.

Andreas replaces Mark Harrison who was sacked on Sunday.

His appointment and subsequent unveiling come days after the club announced that Ugandan Paul Nkata would step in on interim basis but have instead opted to hire the German tactician who previously served as FKF's Technical Director.

"🟢 | ANNOUNCEMENT 

We are pleased to announce Andreas Spier from Germany as our new head coach. 

Welcome Andreas.

#Sirkal | #Betsafe." K'Ogalo tweeted.

Spier and his assistant coach Nam 

He will be assisted by Michael Nam who will be taking up Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo's place.

Spier has previously been attached to German side Eintra Frankfurt.

Speir has in he past coached  Rwandese giants APR to the Rwandan League and Cup Double in 2013-2014.

He holds a UEFA Pro Licence and worked as Technical Director at Football Associations Rwanda as well.

Michael Nam comes with a wealth of experience in the local league having worked with teams such as Homegrown FC, Agro-Chemicals and Talanta. He also led Vipers FC to a second place finish in the Ugandan League before joining South Sudanese side Altabara whom he helped win the South Sudan Cup in 2021.

Boniface Oluoch has been appointed the goalkeeper trainer.

The trio will be tasked with reviving the club’s hope to lift this season title after a series of dismissal performance that saw  technical bench led by Mark Harrison and Sammy Omollo and Jerry Onyango.