Outgoing Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti has disputed the club’s claim that his departure, alongside assistant coach John Baraza, was mutually agreed upon to allow the duo to pursue their CAF A coaching licences.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two were shown the door on Wednesday, 21 October, morning, just two matches into the new FKF Premier League season, with the club stating that it had agreed to release them to advance their coaching qualifications.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##However, Muyoti has offered a different account of the events leading to their departure, saying they were informed after their morning training session that a decision had been made for them to leave the team.“This morning (yesterday), I attended training, and afterwards we were told that a decision had been made for us to leave the team. They gave us time to pursue our CAF A licences,” he told Sporty FM.Muyoti added that the club had made it clear they would no longer be part of the team, disputing the suggestion that the exit was initiated through a mutual agreement.“They told us that they had given us time to pursue our CAF A licences and that we would no longer be with the team,” he added.EXCLUSIVE: Invincible league-winning Gor Mahia coach eyes Harambee Starlets jobThe former coach also revealed that there had been rumours about their future before the season began, claiming the club had already started making plans to appoint a new technical bench.“They told us that we would spend much time away from the team before the season started and they had started making their plans to appoint a new bench,” he said.Kenya Police opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Migori Youth before suffering a late 2-1 defeat to AFC Leopards on Tuesday, 20 October. The loss to Ingwe came in their second match of the season, with the club announcing the departure of the two coaches the following morning.Abiy: Kenya and Ethiopia must turn athletics rivalry into economic partnershipIn a statement, Kenya Police said Muyoti and Baraza had joined the club with an understanding that they would be released to pursue further coaching qualifications whenever an opportunity arose.“Coach Nicholas Muyoti and John Baraza joined Kenya Police Football Club on the understanding that the Club would release them to advance their CAF coaching credentials whenever an opportunity arose. As accomplished CAF-B holders, they have activated their request to pursue CAF-A coaching classes.The Club has consented to their requests and recognizes that the coaching dynamics are shifting. Soon it will be mandatory for only licensed CAF-A holders to steer Kenya Premier League Teams.The Board and Management of the Team commend the duo's diligence, commitment, professionalism, and work ethic while wishing them very best in their education and coaching journeys.Migori Youth explain why Tusker loanee is yet to make debutGiven these developments, the Club's desires and ambitions locally and internationally, we shall in due course communicate the coaching path we will take.”Meanwhile, Kenya Police have appointed former Bidco United head coach Anthony Akhulia as interim coach ahead of Sunday's FKF Premier League clash against Mombasa United at Mbaraki Sports Club.Akhulia will take charge of the law enforcers as they seek to bounce back from their defeat to AFC Leopards while the club works towards determining its long-term technical bench arrangements.
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