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Tusker FC faces a pivotal moment, making a suspenseful decision about their coaching direction as the season unfolds.
FKF Premier League side Tusker FC have made a decisive move regarding their coaching bench, confirming that youthful tactician Charles Okere will remain at the helm until the end of the season.
The announcement comes after months of speculation about whether the club would seek a more experienced replacement following the departure of veteran coach Robert Matano at the start of the campaign.
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Okere, who stepped into the interim role after serving as an assistant coach and youth team coach last season, has now been entrusted with guiding the brewers to further glory.
Tusker FC chairman Charles Gacheru expressed full confidence in the 42-year-old’s abilities, putting an end to any doubts about the club’s immediate plans for its technical bench.
“There is nowhere he is going. He will be in charge of the team till the end of the season. Even the other coaching staff are not going anywhere. We have faith in them to steer the club to the top and we will give them all the necessary support they need,” Gacheru told Telecomasia.net.
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Okere’s appointment signals the club’s intent to focus on stability and continuity.
Having started the season with inconsistent performances, Tusker now sits third on the league table after recording three consecutive wins, a streak that has seemingly validated the decision to stick with Okere.
The chairman’s vote of confidence was further bolstered by the team’s recent upturn in form, with Gacheru expressing optimism that Okere will achieve even greater success as the season progresses.
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Born and raised in Nairobi’s Eastlands, Okere’s rise through the coaching ranks has been nothing short of inspirational.
At just 14, he joined the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA), playing for Daring FC under-14 boys in the Kariobangi South Zone.
His passion for football transitioned into coaching during his time at Ofafa Jericho High School, setting the stage for a journey that has seen him conquer various milestones.
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In 2017, Okere made headlines when he led the Kenyan MYSA team to compete in the Norway Cup, a pivotal moment that put him on the radar as a promising coach.
His association with Tusker FC began shortly after, where he worked as an assistant coach before taking the reins of the youth team.
Okere’s coaching prowess also extends to the national and regional stages.
In 2021, he took charge of the Harambee Starlets, Kenya’s women’s national team after David Ouma’s departure.
That same year, he led Vihiga Queens to a historic victory in the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League-CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers.
After returning to Tusker as the youth team head coach, Okere was tapped to step up as interim head coach following Matano’s exit.
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