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Charles Okere

Charles Okere — Bandari FC head coach; former Tusker FC assistant, appointed July 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police test By Geoffrey Mwamburi September 22, 2026 03:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari and AFC Leopards players in action during a league match at

    Okere hails Bandari’s new season readiness after Police test
  3. Citizen Digital

    Bandari’s Okere says delayed KPL kick-off hurting Kenyan football By Mark Mutuku September 04, 2026 06:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari Fc head coach Charles Okere congratulates Ezekiel Nguwa of L

    Bandari’s Okere says delayed KPL kick-off hurting Kenyan football
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Bandari FC coach Charles Okere aiming for KPL title ahead of new season By Mark Mutuku August 26, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says his si

    Bandari FC coach Charles Okere aiming for KPL title ahead of new season
  6. July 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Ex-Tusker coach Okere appointed Bandari FC head coach By Mark Mutuku July 13, 2026 04:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere speaking during a past coaching course session.

    Ex-Tusker coach Okere appointed Bandari FC head coach
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Much of Simiyu’s growth has coincided with the arrival of French coach Mette, who took over at Tusker after replacing Charles Okere.

    The rise and rise of Ian Simiyu, Tusker’s golden boy behind Cup success
  10. Citizen Digital

    ason’s CAF Confederation Cup. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); When Mette arrived at Ruaraka in February, replacing Charles Okere

    From mid-table uncertainty to cup glory: How Mette revived Tusker FC
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mette, who has extensive coaching experience across Africa, was appointed Tusker head coach on February 20, 2026, replacing Charles Okere.

    Tusker ready for Police test in Cup final, says Kimani
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Mette, who has previous coaching experience in Africa, was appointed head coach of Tusker FC on February 20, 2026, replacing Charles Okere.

    Tusker's Mette rallies charges ahead of season-ender after Ulinzi blow
  14. Citizen Digital

    A player like Omole, who has been playing regularly, started in the semi-final.” Mette, who has previously coached in Congo-Brazzaville, Djibouti and Rwanda, was appointed Tusker head coach on 20 February 2026, replacing Charles Okere.

    Mette demands clinical finishing as Tusker chase FKF Cup gong
  15. Citizen Digital

    Mette believes ending that barren run would at least partially salve the wounds of a troubled campaign that saw former coach Charles Okere sacked in February following a string of poor results.

    Tusker ready to intoxicate KCB in high stakes FKF Cup clash

Yesterday

  1. Bandari FC coach assesses squad after Police friendly win

    Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere said a 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Kenya Police provided an opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was postponed. Alex Kipruto and Lawrence Okoth scored in the match at Police Sacco Stadium.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Bandari coach urges urgent resolution to delayed KPL season

    Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere has warned that prolonged uncertainty over the start of the new league season is placing psychological and financial pressure on players and clubs. Court cases involving Kariobangi Sharks' relegation challenge have thrown the season kickoff into disarray.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Bandari FC coach targets title in new KPL season

    Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says the team is fully prepared for the new Kenya Premier League season, with players fit and ready to open against AFC Leopards this weekend. Okere expressed concern about legal disputes affecting league preparations, but believes all KPL teams are ready to begin.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Bandari FC appoints ex-Tusker coach Charles Okere

    Bandari FC have named former Tusker FC tactician Charles Okere as head coach, succeeding Bernard Mwalala. Okere was assistant coach at Tusker during their Football Kenya Premier League title wins in 2020/21 and 2023.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Ian Simiyu scores twice as Tusker wins FKF Cup

    Tusker FC won the 2026 FKF Cup, defeating Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the final at Kwale Stadium on June 14, with forward Ian Simiyu scoring both goals. The victory secured Tusker their first domestic cup title since 2016, a KSh3 million prize, and a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Julien Mette guides Tusker FC to FKF Cup final victory

    Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette led the club to a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC in the FKF Cup final on June 14, securing KSh3 million in prize money and qualification for next season's CAF Confederation Cup. Mette's turnaround came just four months after his arrival in February, when Tusker were languishing in 10th place after losing eight of their first 20 league matches.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Tusker confident ahead of FKF Cup final against Police

    Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani expressed confidence ahead of the FKF Cup final against Police FC scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County, stating the team has worked on addressing defensive and attacking weaknesses that affected their league performance.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Tusker coach urges recovery after back-to-back league losses

    Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette called for improved performance after his side suffered a 2-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday, following a 1-0 defeat to Bandari on Saturday. Mette criticized his team's poor display and wants the remaining league match to serve as preparation for the upcoming FKF Cup final.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Tusker coach demands sharper finishing for FKF Cup final

    Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the team must improve their clinical finishing ahead of the FKF Cup final on 14 June, after the Brewers advanced by defeating KCB FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Tusker coach urges calm ahead of FKF Cup semi-final against KCB

    Head coach Julien Mette told Tusker players to keep calm and stay mentally prepared as they face KCB in an FKF Cup semi-final on Saturday at Nyayo Stadium. Tusker, currently seventh in the league with one win in their last four matches, are seeking to end a troubled season by winning the cup.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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