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New dawn as KCB names Oliver Mang'eni acting head coach

Newly appointed KCB head coach Oliver Mang’eni. [Courtesy,KCB Rugby]

KCB Rugby FC has appointed former Kenya Simbas star Oliver Mang’eni as acting head coach following the departure of the experienced tactician Curtis Olago.

Olago, who joined KCB in 2008 as player before transitioning to management in 2011 will leave the club following the expiry of his contract at the end of August, marking an end to his 13-year illustrious tenure as the Head Coach.

Mang’eni, 36 , who is the current lineout coach for KCB, played for the bankers for 12 years from 2010 up until deciding to hang up his boots at the end of the 2022 Kenya Cup season. He also played for Shujaa in the 2014/2015 season under Paul True.

KCB RFC Patron Japheth Achola said: “It’s a new dawn for the Club. We have complete faith in Oliver and believe his extensive experience and deep understanding of the club makes him the perfect candidate to lead the team at this important time.”.