Ex-Gor Mahia, Leopards coach Logarusic joins Kenya Police FC

Former Gor Mahia coach Zdravko Logarusic was on Thursday unveiled as the new Kenya Police FC head coach.

The Croat, who led K'Ogalo to the 2012 domestic cup before leaving in 2013, after failing to win the league on the final day of the 2012 season, has also coached local giants AFC Leopards.

Logarusic takes over from Francis Baraza, who was shown the door after a poor start to the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation Premier League campaign where Police have failed to win their opening four matches.

"It's official, Zdravko Logarušić  has completed his move to Police FC as the head coach. The tactician alongside his assistant coach Salim will steer the team toward its vision. Welcome home coach," the club announced on social media platform, X.

Speaking during his unveiling at Police Sacco Stadium, Logarusic, 57, said he was happy to be back in Kenya.

“Police FC called me, I know why they called me and I have to do what I came to do. Let’s do the job, I came from the airport straight to training, let’s do the job and get results,” he said.

After the 2-2 draw against AFC Leopards last weekend, Nyale had hinted last weekend that there would be changes in the management of the team and that his players have no choice but to start winning matches.

Baraza was named Kenya Police coach in December 2022 and led the team to a third place finish last season behind champions Gor Mahia and Tusker. He had taken the place of Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo who was sacked in November last year after losing the first two matches of the 2021/22 season and had been appointed to the role in March with former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno acting as his assistant.

Kenya Police returned to the FKF-PL at 2020/21 season under the tutelage of Gor Mahia legend John Ogolla.