Tanzanian Premier League outfit Coastal Union have terminated the contract of head coach David Ouma just two days before their crucial CAF Confederation Cup match against Bravos Do Maquis.

The decision to part ways with Ouma (pictured) comes after a disappointing 3-0 defeat in the first leg, which did not sit well with the club’s leadership.

Ouma’s absence from training added fuel to speculation about his future at the club. In his absence, the team continued their preparations for the return fixture against Bravos Do Maquis under interim coach Ngawina Ngawina, assisted by Joseph Lazaro.

Ouma’s tenure at Coastal Union was cut short due to undisclosed differences with the club, despite his efforts to prepare the team for the upcoming match.

His dismissal follows the team’s underwhelming performance in the CECAFA Dar Port Kagame Cup, where they were eliminated at the group stage with a record of one win, one loss, and one draw.

Coastal Union secured fourth place in the recently concluded Mainland Premier League, earning them a spot in the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup.

This marks their return to international competition since their participation in the 1989 African Cup Winners’ Cup, where they were eliminated in the first round. The competition later merged with the CAF Cup to form the current CAF Confederation Cup in 2004.

Domestically, Coastal Union also participated in the Community Shield tournament this season. However, they suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to Azam FC in the semi-finals and subsequently lost 1-0 to Simba SC in the third-place match.