Francis Kimanzi is the man at the centre of focus following his resignation as Mathare United head coach after four years stay with the Slum boys: since his 2015 return to the club.
It was a move termed as to concentrate on his work as Harambee Stars assistant coach and Under -23 head coach.
"Francis Kimanzi who has stepped aside to focus on his position at the national football team, Harambee Stars," read a statement on Mathare United's Twitter handle.
While Kimanzi noted, "Though it was difficult, I had to make this decision for my own development. It's important for me to keep on progressing in my career."
With the record set straight regarding his move, I opine that Kimanzi is smart and his eyes are focused elsewhere, for just like any other critic, I see the move is being fronted by the FKF for the UEFA licensed A holder to take over the charge of the national team in days to come.
More so, with the uncertainty regarding the future of the national team head coach, Sébastien Migné who is seen as living on borrowed time following Stars' dismal performance in the concluded Total AFCON tournament.
In addition, Migné had previously looked unsettled owing to his salary arrears and delay. Thus, there must be something in the offing; either Kimanzi is genuine or a ploy has been hatched for him to take over the reign as the Harambee Stars head coach.
The 2008 KPL winner with Mathare United seems unperturbed by his move to ditch Mathare United, instead, he looks focused on the ever-rotating hot seat of the national head coach, despite his long stint with the Slum boys and no pressure on him, having helped the team escape relegation in 2007 with a youthful side after the exodus of its key players.
Why is he leaving now after such great effort and the team giving him a lifeline after awful outings with the Tusker FC and Sofapaka FC? I expected him to focus on rebuilding his side after finishing sixth on the KPL log with 55 points in last season campaign.
And as events unveil, Mathare United will overcome the transition of the Kimanzi departure, after naming of his assistant Salim Ali to assume as the head coach position.
Albeit, I write that Kimanzi's move is uncertain as he leaves the critics guessing on what he is up to.
All in all, if things unfold as expected, it will be Kimanzi's third comeback at the national team after an unsuccessful stint as head coach in 2008 and 2012.