Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia have appointed Brazilian coach Roberto Oliveira as their new head coach following Steven Polack’s exit on mutual agreement.

Roberto Oliveira made first contact with his players in Monday’s training session, a day after being appointed.

“We are excited to announce the arrival of our new coach Roberto Oliveira from Brazil. He has had long coaching experience in Africa thus making him more conversant with African football. We think he will be a great asset in our quest to achieve better results on the field,” Gor Mahia Chairman Ambrose Rachier told the clubs’ website.

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On the other hand, Oliveira said he is happy to be given the opportunity to coach Kenyan giants after having turned down three offers since leaving Rwandan side Rayon Sports.

“After leaving Rayon Sports, I got three offers to come back to Africa but I turned them down…. When Gor Mahia came knocking, I couldn’t turn it down because I like the club…. I like their style because I have seen Gor Mahia play many times and even had a tie against them in CAF competition. I am happy to be offered the chance to coach the team,” he said.

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On his main goals with Gor Mahia, Oliveira said the club should aim at clincing their first continental silverware since they have won everything at local level. Indeed, they claimed the league tile for a record 18 times and the and the Federation of Kenyan Football President’s v Cup 10 times, a record too.

“Gor Mahia have won everything in local competition and it is about time to make a mark in CAF continental competitions. It will take the collective efforts of players, technical staff, and management to achieve what we want. I believe it can be done.” he concluded.