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Noah Abich has revealed why Kenyan clubs should prioritize local coaches over foreigners, citing trust, financial stability and proven expertise.
Former Kenyan international Noah Abich has called on local clubs to embrace Kenyan coaches, questioning the increasing reliance on foreign tacticians who often struggle to deliver results in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League.
Abich, a seasoned veteran in Kenyan football, believes homegrown coaches possess the knowledge and expertise to succeed but lack trust and opportunities from local clubs.
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Speaking in the wake of AFC Leopards' dismissal of Czech coach Tomas Trucha after a 2-1 defeat to Shabana FC, Abich minced no words, emphasizing the need for change.
Trucha’s exit follows the earlier sacking of Gor Mahia’s Brazilian coach Leonardo Neiva, who was relieved of his duties after overseeing just six matches.
“We have local coaches in Kenya who can do these jobs better than those foreign coaches, but I don’t understand why local clubs don’t have trust with Kenyan coaches,” Abich told Flashscore.
“It is a shame that at this age and era, teams like Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards cannot trust local coaches to win them titles. They should change that mentality and keep the trust; local coaches have also studied and have certificates, so they must be respected.”
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The former midfielder, who enjoyed a glittering career with stints at Mathare United, AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia among other clubs, lamented the financial strain brought by foreign coaches.
He argued that their hefty salaries and subsequent legal disputes over unpaid dues only exacerbate challenges for local clubs.
“Most of the foreign coaches come here to make money, they are paid a lot of money, and if you don’t pay them, they will take you to FIFA and get paid a lot of money. We have seen this happen before, not once but many times. Gor Mahia have gone through it; AFC Leopards have suffered similar problems,” Abich said.
Abich also hailed Gor Mahia’s decision to promote assistant coaches Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno and Michael Nam, who have since guided the club to consecutive league victories over Kakamega Homeboyz and Mara Sugar.
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He urged the club to offer Otieno a permanent role, citing his deep understanding of the club’s culture and history.
“You see, Gor Mahia have now won two straight league matches under local coaches. It is all about giving the coaches time to do the job and supporting them,” Abich explained.
“Otieno is a good coach; he played for Gor Mahia, he has coached them before, and understands the club inside out. So giving him the job was a good decision by the club management. Infact, I propose they hire him on a permanent deal.”
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Reflecting on his own playing days, Abich said he remains passionate about developing football in Kenya, both on and off the pitch.
Now a coach himself, having recently led Kibera Black Stars in the lower division, he urged clubs to focus on proper management and empowerment of local talent to produce lasting results.
Abich, remembered for his stunning goals during his playing days, rose to prominence at Thur Gem High School before launching his professional career at Nzoia Sugar under the legendary Evans Kadenge.
His career included spells at top clubs such as Tusker, Bandari, Chemelil Sugar, and Sofapaka, where he left an indelible mark with his leadership and on-field exploits.
“It is high time the clubs understood that with proper management and coaches being given a free hand to do their jobs, locals can also produce positive results,” Abich concluded.
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