Bandari Pull the Plug on Borji as Technical Reshuffle Begins in Mombasa

Bandari FC have triggered a major shake-up in their technical bench, parting ways with Moroccan head coach Mohammed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou after a short and turbulent stint at the Mombasa-based club. The dismissal, announced on Thursday, signals a decisive attempt to arrest the team’s worrying slide in the Kenyan Premier League.

Club CEO Tony Kibwana confirmed the move in a firm, measured statement, noting that the decision followed an internal review of the team’s performance and direction. While thanking the duo for their efforts, Kibwana was candid about the need for a strategic shift as Bandari chases stability after a difficult start to the season.

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Borji, who was appointed on October 6 following the exit of Ken Odhiambo, oversaw eight matches in charge. His record—one win, five draws, and two defeats—never quite matched the optimism that greeted his arrival. The Dockers struggled to find rhythm on both ends of the pitch, often showing flashes of structure but lacking the cutting edge needed to turn stalemates into victories.

As the Moroccan pair depart, Bandari have now placed the immediate responsibility on long-serving goalkeeper trainer Razak Siwa. He is expected to lead the team from the touchline when they face defending champions Gor Mahia on Friday at Mbaraki Stadium. It is a high-pressure assignment, but Siwa’s familiarity with the squad offers a measure of continuity during this transition.

The CEO also hinted that further technical appointments are imminent, promising that new arrangements will be unveiled in the coming days as the club restructures.

Bandari’s challenges this season are clear in the standings. With just two wins in the campaign one under interim coach John Baraza against Muranga Seal and another under Borji the Dockers find themselves 14th on the log with 12 points from 11 matches. Expectations remain high in Mombasa, but results have fallen well short of the benchmark set in previous seasons.

The departure of Borji and Bendamou therefore marks more than a routine managerial change. It is a signal of intent from a club unwilling to let the season drift. The next appointment will define whether Bandari can arrest their decline and re-enter the competitive conversation in the KPL.