Allan Thigo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Allan Thigo | ||
| Place of birth | Kenya | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1967–? | Kisumu Hot Stars | ||
| ?–? | Gor Mahia | ||
| National team | |||
| 1968–1979 | Kenya | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2008 | Gor Mahia | ||
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Allan Thigo is a former Kenya international football midfielder.
Career
Born in Kenya, Thigo began playing club football for local side Kisumu Hot Stars at age 18. He spent most of his playing career with Gor Mahia F.C., helping the club reach the final of the 1979 African Cup Winners' Cup.[1]
Thigo made several appearances for the senior Kenya national football team, including two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, and he played at the 1972 African Cup of Nations finals.[2]
After Thigo retired from playing football, he became a coach. He has managed Gor Mahia.[3]
He is now coaching the Africa Nazarene University football team!
References
- ↑ "When we drunk beer at State House". Roy Gachuhi. 29 May 2011.
- ↑ Boesenberg, Eric; Stokkermans, Karel and Mazet, François (6 June 2008). "African Nations Cup 1972". RSSSF.
- ↑ Wokabi, James (14 July 2008). "Gor Mahia hire new coach". Capital FM.
External links
- Allan Thigo – FIFA competition record
- Profile at Safaricom
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