Bandari’s newly appointed interim coach, Razak Siwa, faces a mammoth assignment this afternoon as he attempts to keep a relentless Gor Mahia at arm’s length in their 2025/26 SportPesa League round 13 showdown at the Kwale Stadium from 3 pm.
Siwa has been handed the reins at the Dockers after the club parted ways with head coach Mohamed Borji following a dismal run of results.
Borji, who took charge on October 6, managed just one win in his eight matches at the helm, 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, registering six barren draws against Kariobangi Sharks, AFC Leopards, Mara Sugar and Bidco, alongside 1-1 draws with KCB and Ulinzi Stars.
Their defeats have been inflicted by 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 released and signed by CEO Tony Kibwana, the club confirmed their 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 from the club.
The club explained that Borji’s departure followed a thorough review of the technical bench and its performance.
“This decision follows a review of the team’s technical direction as the club focuses on re-strategising its performance. We thank Coach Borji and Tarik for their contributions during their time at the club,” the statement added.
With the search for a fresh technical bench underway, Siwa has been charged 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 had come hot on the heels of a shock 4-2 humbling by league debutants APS Bomet.
Despite their sudden wobble, Gor remain second on the log with 19 points, just one behind leaders Kenya Police.
Last season’s clashes between the two sides saw them share the spoils with Bandari winning the first leg 2-0 before Gor returned the favour with an identical scoreline in the reverse fixture.
by TEDDY MULEI
