Turkish national Engin Firat has officially parted ways with Football Kenya Federation (FKF), marking the end of his tenure as the head coach of Kenya’s men’s national football team, Harambee Stars.

The embattled tactician faced mounting pressure from Kenyan football fans due to the team’s poor performances, culminating in their failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) under his stewardship.

Newly elected FKF President Hussein Mohammed confirmed that Firat had submitted his resignation on Tuesday evening, formally terminating his contract with the federation.

Hussein said the federation has accepted Firat’s resignation, and are in the process of finding his replacement. 

“Harambee Stars coach has terminated his contract with the federation and we will be looking forward for new alternatives. The next coach will be chosen according to their performance, the nationality of the coach notwithstanding,” revealed Hussein.

Engin Firat signed his contract on September 2021, a contract which was supposed to run until January 2026.

“I argue everyone to come together so as to make football great again in the country. We have to do this, especially with our national team, we have to make it great again,” added Hussein.

The first assignment of the incoming coach will be preparing Kenya for CHAN 2024, set to kick-off on February 1, 2025.

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