Julien Mette is set to take charge of Tusker FC, with Anthony Kimani, currently assistant coach of Harambee Stars, joining him as deputy.
Tusker are preparing to unveil Mette as their new head coach in a move that signals ambition, structure, and a shift toward tactical modernity. Kimani’s appointment as assistant completes what appears to be a carefully calculated technical partnership.
The unveiling is expected imminently, with preparations already underway behind the scenes.
The changes will take effect at Tusker’s base in Nairobi as the Brewers look to recalibrate their domestic title charge and continental ambitions.
Because Tusker are not just looking for stability — they are looking for identity.
Mette arrives with a reputation for structured football, youth development, and tactical discipline. His previous work in African football circles has been marked by emphasis on compact defensive organization and transitional efficiency. For a club that prides itself on pedigree, this is a strategic appointment rather than a sentimental one.
Kimani, on the other hand, brings deep local understanding. His experience with Harambee Stars ensures continuity with the Kenyan football ecosystem — something foreign tacticians often struggle to navigate.
The partnership appears deliberate:
- Mette provides the European tactical framework.
- Kimani supplies domestic insight, dressing-room familiarity, and continuity with local talent pathways.
It is not just a coaching change. It is a philosophical statement.
Reading Between the Lines
This is Tusker saying: We are done experimenting. We are building.
The Frenchman’s detail-oriented approach paired with Kimani’s local pulse could create balance — the kind that wins tight league races.
The big question now is not whether Mette can coach.
It is whether Tusker’s squad can absorb his tactical demands quickly enough to translate blueprint into silverware.
The Brewers are betting on structure over chaos.
And that, in itself, tells a story.
