Francis Kimanzi
Encyclopedia
Francis Kimanzi is a Kenya
n football coach who is currently the head coach of his national side Kenya
.
between 1994 and 2002, before becoming manager.
on 11 December 2008, having held the post in a caretaker position since May 2008. He was sacked from the post of National team coach after the 2008 CECAFA Cup
in January 2009 due to disputes between him and Kenyan football administrators.
After a one-year spell coaching club side Sofapaka
, he was reappointed as head coach of the Kenyan national team in November 2011.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
n football coach who is currently the head coach of his national side Kenya
Kenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
.
Playing career
Kimanzi played club football for Mathare UnitedMathare United
Mathare United Football Club is a Kenyan professional football club, based in Mathare Slums Nairobi Kenya,Mathare United was founded in August 1987.The setting is St. Teresa's Church...
between 1994 and 2002, before becoming manager.
Coaching career
Kimanzi was appointed full-time manager of the Kenyan national sideKenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
on 11 December 2008, having held the post in a caretaker position since May 2008. He was sacked from the post of National team coach after the 2008 CECAFA Cup
2008 CECAFA Cup
The 2008 CECAFA Cup was the 32nd edition of the football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa.All matches were be played from 31 December 2008 to 13 January 2009 at the National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda.-Information:...
in January 2009 due to disputes between him and Kenyan football administrators.
After a one-year spell coaching club side Sofapaka
Sofapaka
Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over...
, he was reappointed as head coach of the Kenyan national team in November 2011.
External links
- Kenyan Footie - Kenyan Football Portal