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Yanga have become a force to be recon with in Africa, adopting a modern-thinking approach, and Gor chairman Ambrose Rachier will now meet the club officials later this week to borrow a leaf.
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has announced plans to meet with officials from Tanzanian football giants Yanga, led by chairman Hersi Said, in an effort to gain insights on creating more sustainable structures for the Kenyan club.
Rachier, who has been at the helm of Gor Mahia since 2008, is set to leave his position at the end of his current term this year, although the exact timing for fresh elections remains uncertain.
Under Rachier’s leadership, Gor Mahia, affectionately known as K’Ogalo, have dominated the domestic league, securing ten league titles since 2013.
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10:30 - 15.02.2024
FOOTBALL Ambrose Rachier explains why Gor Mahia have had rifts with Football Kenya Federation in recent years
Rachier has revealed the big factor he thinks has made Gor Mahia have ‘bad blood’ with Football Kenya Federation in recent years.
However, their performance on the continental stage has been less impressive, with their best achievement being a quarter-final appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup during the 2018/2019 season.
Meanwhile, Tanzanian clubs Simba and Yanga have made significant strides in African football, with Yanga reaching the final of the Confederation Cup in 2023. Inspired by this transformation, Rachier revealed his plans to meet with Yanga officials during an interview with KTN News.
“Last year, I met the Yanga chairman during a CAF Club chairmen’s meeting in Cairo, Egypt, and asked him, ‘Is it okay if we can meet so I know how you transformed the team from being behind us to being a giant in Africa?’ He told me that to transform a community club, you need to make some changes, privatise some club shares, while leaving the rest to the community.
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13:00 - 14.02.2024
FKFPL Gor Mahia 'in the process of finalising' documentation for stadium construction - Ambrose Rachier
Rachier has revealed Gor Mahia are finalising plans for the construction of their own stadium which will help solve their financial problems long term.
“I am trying to replicate that blueprint, so I will be meeting him on 12th July in order to gain ideas on how to set up a sustainable structure at Gor Mahia before I leave office,” Rachier explained.
Rachier confirmed that he will step down from his role but did not specify the exact date, saying, “I will leave K’Ogalo. Many have been asking that question. I am not going to say when, but there is something that I need to let the fans know.”
In the interim, Gor Mahia will participate in the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Dar es Salaam over the next two weeks.
Although Yanga are not competing in this tournament, Rachier plans to use this period to further understand the growth of Tanzanian football and apply relevant strategies to Gor Mahia.
Rachier’s proactive approach signifies his commitment to leaving Gor Mahia on a strong footing, ensuring the club continues to thrive both domestically and on the continental stage.
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