'Ghost' calls for transparency in hiring Put's replacement

What you need to know:

  • The Belgian, in an exclusive interview with Nation Sport on Sunday, said that his resignation barely 74 days into the job was informed by FKF's inability to meet his demands.
  • FKF however dismissed the claims and stated their commitment in developing the game at all levels.

Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee has urged Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to be transparent when hiring a new coach following the shock exit of Belgian Paul Put last month.

The Belgian, in an exclusive interview with Nation Sport on Sunday, said that his resignation barely 74 days into the job was informed by FKF's inability to meet his demands.

FKF however dismissed the claims and stated their commitment in developing the game at all levels. The federation further said negotiations are at an advanced stage and will unveil Put's replacement "within the shortest time possible."

And Mulee, who led Harambee Stars to their last appearance at the Cup of Nations in 2004, says advertising the job could attract "more qualified personnel."

“We would like some kind of transparency with FKF by advertising for the post. However, they’ve a prerogative to do so or not but by advertising, we might get a big name we never expected than just handpicking,” he told Nation Sport.

"When planning for friendly matches, we need check the ranking of the opponent and how many players they have in top leagues. We already have key players in England, Spain and Belgium that need to play against teams which have some of their teammates or counterparts in such leagues, it’s the only way we can develop our football.”

Nation Sport has reliably learnt that either 64-year-old Frenchman Bernard Simondi, currently coaching Moroccan top tier side Olympique Khouribga, Malawi national team coach Ronny Van Geneugden and Frenchman Phillipe Troussier are the top three candidates that could get the job.

Troussier (62), has a vast experience in African football having coached Ivory Coast (1993), Nigeria (1997), Burkina Faso, South Africa (1998) and Morocco (2005). He has highly been touted as Put's likely replacement from May 1.