Allan Thigo is a former Kenya international football midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Allan Thigo | ||
| Place of birth | Kenya | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–? | Kisumu Hot Stars | ||
| ?–? | Gor Mahia | ||
| International career | |||
| 1968–1979 | Kenya | 81 | (11) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008 | Gor Mahia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn 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 81 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
edit- ^ "When we drunk beer at State House". Roy Gachuhi. 29 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 December 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Allan Thigo - International Appearances". RSSSF.
- ^ Wokabi, James (14 July 2008). "Gor Mahia hire new coach". Capital FM.
External links
edit- Allan Thigo – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Profile at Safaricom
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