Williamson to part ways with Gor Mahia after Sony match

K'Ogalo have officially confirmed that Bobby Williamson will leave club after Sunday's match against Sony Sugar to take over new role at Harambee Stars'.

Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia have confirmed Bobby Williamson will leave club after Sunday's league match against Sony Sugar to start his new role as Harambee Stars' coach.
Gor Mahia Secretary General Chris Omondi has revealed that the Scot will only be in charge of Sunday’s match then leave to Harambee Stars’ where he will be the main man at coaching department.
“Bobby is with us for only Sunday’s league match against SoNy Sugar after which he will be taking up his new role as head coach of Harambee Stars,” Omondi told Gor Mahia website.
On clearing the air about reports that K'Ogalo had not received official approach from Football Kenya Federation, Omondi said the executive is now aware of the appointment and plans are underway to fill up the gap left by the Scot because they have received numerous applications.
“We are fully aware of his appointment and we, as a club, we are weighing out options whether to have an interim coach to take care of the team for the next remaining league matches or to hire a coach, who will fully take us through to next season. We have quite a number of applications and we will consider all of them and see how we can land on one coach to lead the team."
Omondi appreciated Williamson’s work and wished him well in his new job. He clearly indicated that the coach’s departure doesn’t mean he will not be available for advice if needed.
“We as a club truly appreciate Williamson’s work since he arrived in Gor Mahia. He is a professional coach, who saw us through tough times and through his guidance, we won the title and we are at a very good position to clinch the title again this season. We wish him well and we will seek for his advice if necessary because he said he will be available for advice."
Williamson joined Gor Mahia mid-way last season after former coach Zdravko Logarusic took off and his leadership helped the club clinched 13th premier league title.