Under-pressure Nairobi United coach given 3 last chances to save job

Nairobi United head coach Patrick Aussems has been handed a three-match ultimatum to improve the team's results or risk being sacked. Aussems is yet to register a win four matches in the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNairobi United opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against KCB before playing out a goalless draw against Shabana in Nakuru. They went on to draw 1-1 with Administration Police Bomet before suffering a 3-2 defeat to Murang'a Seal in their fourth match.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075976##The team's poor start to the season caught the attention of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who is also the club's patron. Sakaja summoned the entire team to a make-or-break meeting on Thursday.The lengthy meeting began at 11am and ended at 5pm, with the city boss issuing a three-match ultimatum to the technical bench.Gor Mahia dealt major blow as key player is ruled out of crucial KCB clashSources who attended the meeting described the atmosphere as tense, with the Sakaja demanding answers over the team's poor performances, particularly considering the investment and support the club has received."The team management have invested a lot in the team and were expecting a good start to the season. After the latest loss, the whole team was summoned to meet the governor, who made it very clear that he wants to see an improvement in the next three matches.If there are no changes, the coach was told categorically that he would be sacked," said a source who attended the meeting.Aussems is reportedly the highest-paid coach in the league, earning a monthly salary of Ksh 2 million.3K FC assistant coach reveals costly errors behind first FKFPL defeatIn addition to his salary, the club spends another Ksh 200,000 per month on his apartment in one of Nairobi's leafy suburbs. He is also entitled to a high-end vehicle.The concerns over the team's performances come amid reports that Nairobi United are finalising a new shirt sponsorship deal worth Ksh100 million per year from a local firm. The three-year deal has reportedly been agreed upon and is expected to be signed on 5 November in Nairobi.Salim Babu identifies striking concerns as Migori Youth search for first FKFPL winThe new sponsor will replace Hass Petroleum, which has been the club's shirt sponsor over the past year.Meanwhile, Nairobi United are set to face winless Bandari this weekend, with both sides eager to secure their first victory of the season.

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