Cypriot Hassan Oktay is set to be appointed as Gor Mahia head coach to replace Dylan Kerr who resigned in November.
The Turkish international will be deputized by Zedekiah Ziko Otieno who has been acting since the departure of Kerr.
Oktay holds a UEFA “A” coaching license arrived in the country on Sunday morning and was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Gor team manager Jolawi Obondo.
He is expected to watch from the stands the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) Super Cup clash pitting the champions against SportPesa Shield winners Kariobangi Sharks on Sunday afternoon at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Oktay has previously coached English fifth tier side Braintree United, home to Kenya Under-23 midfielder Henry Ochieng.
According to CEO Lordvick Aduda, Oktay is one of the names being considered
Oktay has previously handled Police United in Thailand among other clubs.
He is among over 50 coaches who had tendered in their CVs for the position that fell vacant following the resignation of Briton Dylan Kerr mid last month.
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