Gor Mahia boss Charles Akonnor wins October 2026 SportPesa League Coach of the Month Award

• Gor Mahia recorded a perfect October, winning all four matches, scoring seven goals, conceding two and keeping three clean sheets.
• Charles Akonnor beat Robert Matano (KCB) and Dennis Odhiambo (Murang’a SEAL) to claim his third SportPesa League Coach of the Month award.
• Akonnor received Ksh 75,000 and a commemorative trophy from league sponsor SportPesa.

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has been named the October 2026 SportPesa League Coach of the Month following a perfect run of results that saw his side win all four matches played during the period.

The Ghanaian tactician guided K’Ogalo to a 100% win rate as they scored seven goals, conceded just two and kept three clean sheets in the process.

Akonnor beat KCB head coach Robert Matano and Murang’a SEAL’s Dennis Odhiambo to the award after emerging from a three-man shortlist announced for October.

The ex-Wolfsburg captain received a cash prize of 75,000 shillings and a commemorative trophy during the award presentation held at the M-PESA Foundation on Thursday morning.

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Gor Mahia began their October campaign with a 4-2 victory over Murang’a SEAL at Nyayo National Stadium on October 13 before edging APS Bomet 1-0 at Raila Odinga Stadium four days later.

They subsequently recorded another 1-0 victory against Bandari FC at Nyayo National Stadium on October 24 before completing their perfect month with a 1-0 away win over Kakamega Homeboyz on October 28.

Past SportPesa League Coach of the Month Winners 25/26 season

October — Charles Akonnor — Gor Mahia

November — Peter Okidi — Shabana

December — Fred Ambani — AFC Leopards

January — Charles Akonnor — Gor Mahia

February — Peter Okidi — Shabana

March — Fred Ambani — AFC Leopards

April — Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo — APS Bomet

May — Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo — APS Bomet

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