National Super League side MOFA FC have officially parted ways with head coach Charles Bruno in a decision that has triggered mixed reactions among the club’s supporters and the wider football fraternity.

The club confirmed Bruno’s departure through a brief statement released on Thursday 14th May 2026, announcing that the tactician had “stepped down” from his role.

“Charles Bruno has stepped down as head coach. We thank him for his professionalism, leadership, and unwavering dedication to The White Rhinos’ cause, and wish him every success in his future endeavours. Assistant Coach Fobian Hosea will take charge on an interim basis.”

However, information gathered by LTN Sports paints a different picture behind the coach’s exit.

Speaking to LTN Sports on Friday morning in a subdued tone, Bruno confirmed that the decision to leave the club was made by the management and not by himself.

“I love my job and respect the decision by the club management and thank them for the opportunity they accorded me,” Bruno said.

Bruno joined MOFA at the beginning of the season on a season-long contract, tasked with helping the ambitious NSL side secure promotion to the Kenyan Premier League. He arrived together with members of his trusted backroom staff from Kisumu All Stars and quickly transformed the club into genuine promotion contenders.

Under his leadership, MOFA enjoyed an impressive first half of the campaign, climbing to third place with 32 points, just 4 behind league leaders Migori Youth FC at the time, with promotion firmly within reach.

The club’s strong performances and growing belief in the project prompted management to strengthen the squad during the mid-season transfer window. Among the notable arrivals were in-form striker Joshua Amunike, who joined from Nairobi City Stars after scoring 8 goals, experienced midfielder Suleiman Oketch from Nzoia Sugar FC, and veteran midfielder Steve Brian from Naivas FC.

Ahead of the current campaign, MOFA had also invested heavily in rebuilding the squad, bringing in 7 new players including 3 defenders, 2 central midfielders, a winger and a goalkeeper. One of the club’s headline signings was former Gor Mahia FC defender Kevin Monyi, a move viewed as a statement of intent by the club.

Despite recent inconsistency, Bruno leaves MOFA in fifth place, still mathematically in the race for promotion and only eight points behind the third automatic promotion slot with 6 matches remaining.

MOFA’s Head of Communication and PR Bonface Osano defended the club’s decision, revealing that the separation followed a meeting between the coach and management earlier this week.

“There was a meeting between our coach Charles with management on Wednesday 13th May and it was resolved that we part ways with Coach Bruno. This decision was made as per our objective of the season and driven by the 2025–2028 strategic plan,” Osano said.

He further confirmed that the club would honour the coach’s contract until the end of the season.

“MOFA will see off Bruno’s contract as he continues to earn until the end of his contract that runs to the end of the season.”

The decision has nonetheless sparked outrage among sections of MOFA supporters, with many fans taking to social media to criticize the club’s leadership for what they termed a premature and unnecessary change in the technical bench.

A section of supporters argued that Bruno deserved more time, especially considering the club remains within touching distance of the promotion places and had shown signs of progress under his stewardship.

As speculation over his next move begins, Bruno remained calm and reflective about the future. The young tactician, who also serves as part of the Harambee Starlets technical bench, said he intends to take time off before making any major decision.

Bruno also addressed growing rumours linking him with a possible move to Kenyan champions Gor Mahia.

“I played for Gor Mahia, they are part of me. I can’t rule anything out, it would be an honour,” he said, while insisting he has no immediate plans to rush back into club management despite interest from several teams.

Reflecting on his time at MOFA and the season overall, Bruno described the experience as an important learning curve in his coaching journey.

“Brilliant. I’m still a young coach and it’s a learning process. I learned a lot from the opportunity at MOFA and don’t want to say more on the future. Maybe in future, 5 or 6 years, I might be back on the dugout. I’m honoured for the opportunity they gave me, forever indebted.”

For now, MOFA enter the final stretch of the NSL season under interim coach Fobian Hosea, with promotion hopes still alive .