James Siang'a
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Aggrey Siang'a | ||
| Date of birth | c. 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Kenya | ||
| Date of death | (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Bungoma, Kenya | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1975 | Kenya[1] | 68 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1999–2000 | Kenya | ||
| 2001–2003 | Simba SC | ||
| 2002 | Tanzania | ||
| 2003–2004 | Express FC | ||
| 2004–2005 | Moro United | ||
| 2007 | Mtibwa Sugar | ||
| 2009–2010 | Gor Mahia | ||
James Aggrey Siang'a (c. 1949 – 9 September 2016) was a Kenyan footballer.[2][3] Also active as a football manager, he coached throughout Africa at both the club and national level, and coached Kenyan club side Gor Mahia.
Career
[edit]Playing career
[edit]Siang'a played as a goalkeeper and played at international level for Kenya.[4] He played for Kenya at the 1972 African Cup of Nations finals.[5]
Coaching career
[edit]Siang'a managed Kenya between 1999 and 2000.[6] Siang'a then moved to Tanzania, where he was manager of the Tanzanian national team in 2002.[7] Siang'a also managed Tanzanian club sides Simba SC and Moro United, as well as Express FC in Uganda.[4] In October 2004, while at Moro United, Siang'a was approached to take over as manager of the Kenyan national team, but he refused.[4][8] Later that same month, Siang'a was also approached to become manager of the Tanzanian national team; once again, he refused.[9] Siang'a also coached Mtibwa Sugar in Tanzania, before becoming coach of Gor Mahia in Kenya.[10][11]
Honours
[edit]- CECAFA Clubs Cup – Simba SC (2002)[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "James Aggrey Siang'a - International Appearances". RSSSF.
- ^ "Afrika Mashariki yaomboleza kifo cha James Siang'a". 10 September 2016.
- ^ Patrick Vidija (10 September 2016). "Former Harambee Stars assistant coach James Siang'a dies from diabetes". The Star. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016.
- ^ a b c "Siang'a rejects Kenya". BBC Sport. 18 October 2004. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ Boesenberg, Eric; Stokkermans, Karel; Mazet, François (6 June 2008). "African Nations Cup 1972". RSSSF.
- ^ "Kenya National Team Coaches". RSSSF. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ Emmanuel Muga (20 July 2002). "Taifa stars in crisis". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ Emmanuel Muga (31 March 2004). "Siang'a demands his share". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ Emmanuel Muga (29 October 2004). "Tanzania appoint Phiri". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ Robin Toskin (7 April 2009). "Siang'a's future at Gor in doubt". The Standard.
- ^ Sammy Kitula (12 April 2009). "Gor coach Siang'a a man under siege". Daily Nation. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ "Simba win Cecafa Club Cup". BBC Sport. 4 March 2002. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
External links
[edit]- James Siang'a – FIFA competition record (archived)
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