Former Harambee Stars coach thrown into deep end as Bandari fight to preserve pride against Gor Mahia
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Siwa, a seasoned former Kenyan international, brings vast experience as a goalkeeper coach, having served with Tanzanian giants Yanga SC, AFC Leopards, KCB and the national team, Harambee Stars
Bandari have turned to newly appointed interim coach Razak Siwa to guide them through a mammoth assignment this afternoon as they attempt to keep a relentless Gor Mahia at arm’s length at Mbaraki Sports Club.
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Siwa steps in after the Dockers parted ways with head coach Mohamed Borji following a dismal run of results.
Borji, who took charge on 6 October, managed just one win in his eight matches, a 2-0 victory over Sofapaka.
Bandari had claimed only one other win before his arrival, a 3-1 triumph over Murang’a Seal earlier in the season.
Their 2025/26 campaign has been littered with frustrating stalemates, including six barren draws against Kariobangi Sharks, AFC Leopards, Mara Sugar and Bidco, alongside 1-1 draws with KCB and Ulinzi Stars.
Their defeats have come at the hands of Shabana (1-0), Nairobi United (3-1) and, most recently, APS Bomet (1-0).
Siwa, a seasoned former Kenyan international, brings vast experience as a goalkeeper coach, having served with Tanzanian giants Yanga SC, AFC Leopards, KCB and the national team, Harambee Stars.
In a statement signed by CEO Tony Kibwana, the club confirmed its decision to part ways with Borji and his assistant.
“Bandari Football Club announces that the club has parted ways with Head Coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou, effective immediately,” read the statement.
With the search for a new technical bench underway, Siwa has been tasked with leading the Mombasa-based outfit for now.
“The club will, in the coming days, announce new technical arrangements. In the meantime, Coach Razak Siwa will oversee the upcoming match.”
Bandari now brace for a wounded Gor Mahia side still reeling from their bruising 1-0 defeat in last weekend’s Mashemeji Derby, where Julius Masaba’s 26th-minute strike settled the contest.
That loss came just days after their shock 4-2 humbling by league debutants APS Bomet.
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Despite their sudden wobble, Gor remain second on the log with 19 points, only one behind leaders Kenya Police.
Last season’s clashes between the two sides ended in shared spoils, Bandari won the first leg 2-0, before Gor responded with an identical scoreline in the return fixture.
