Africa-Press – Kenya. ewly appointed Shabana coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo is ready to help the club up the Kenyan Premier League standings starting with Sunday’s encounter against fellow strugglers Nzoia.
Omollo said: “I’m happy to be back on the touchline with Shabana. After lengthy negotiations with the management, I accepted their offer and they agreed to give me full support.”
He said Shabana do not deserve to be in the relegation zone.
“I believe this team will not go down. The fans deserve better. Shabana’s fan base currently is bigger than Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. When I came here, most people who called told me to ensure that Shabana are not relegated,” he added.
The former Gor Mahia and Kenya Police coach promised: “When I came here, I knew the team’s problems. They have been struggling and they have been scoring but also conceding cheap goals towards the end of their matches.
“The immediate problems I will address are psychological and tactical. This will ensure we don’t concede towards the end of our matches. I don’t think it’s inexperience.”
He is targeting maximum points in his first two games against Nzoia Sugar and Ulinzi Stars.
He also plans to strengthen the team in the current transfer window.
“It’s not easy to get good players in the mid-season transfer window but if we get some, we will recruit,” noted the former international defender.
Meanwhile, he has requested Kisii Governor Simba Arati to fast-track renovation works at Gusii Stadium.
“We seriously need Gusii Stadium. During my days as a player, getting a point for a visiting team at Gusii Stadium was not easy. A draw was like a win,” noted Omollo.
Club vice chairman Wycliffe Ayienda assured that the management will fully support Omollo and his team.
“We have given them a free hand to sign players in the current window. I want to assure you that we shall fully support Pamzo and the team. We have confidence in him since he is experienced and fits well in our plans,” Ayienda said.
At the same time, Ayienda unveiled the club’s two new signings so far, midfielders Japheth Mzungu (Rainbow) and Brian Odhiambo (Darajani Gogo).
They are expected to make their debuts on Sunday.
Striker Mathew Tegisi (Gusii FC) and left-back Lamela Zuberi (Singida Fountain, Tanzania) are also said to be at Tore Bobe’s entrance while more than 10 players are set to leave the Kisii-based side.
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