Francis Baraza returns to Tanzania Premier League
Kenya Police coach Francis Baraza during a past match. Baraza on December 16, 2023 joined Dodoma Jiji as head coach.
What you need to know:
- Baraza penned a two-year contract with the Tanzanian Premier League side on Saturday.
Former Kenya international Francis Baraza is the new Dodoma Jiji coach.
Baraza penned a two-year contract with the Tanzanian Premier League side on Saturday.
“I am very happy to be back in one of the best leagues in Africa,” Baraza told Nation Sport after putting pen to paper with the club.
Baraza was sacked by Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) side, Kenya Police in October after a string of poor performances.
Before joining Police in December 2022, Baraza coached Tanzanian side Kagera Sugar FC.
He said that he expects to establish a cordial relationship with Jiji’s players and fans and to guide the team achieve its objectives.
After playing 12 matches, Dodoma Jiji are ranked ninth with 15 points.
Dodoma have lost their last three matches.
Azam top the standings with 28 points from the same number of matches. “I want to work closely with the fans too. My target is to perform well in the remaining matches,” said the former Harambee Stars assistant coach.
