Allan Thigo Explained

Allan Thigo
Fullname:Allan Thigo
Birth Place:Kenya
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1967–?
Clubs1:Kisumu Hot Stars
Years2:?–?
Clubs2:Gor Mahia
Nationalyears1:1968–1979
Nationalteam1:Kenya
Nationalcaps1:81
Nationalgoals1:11
Manageryears1:2008
Managerclubs1:Gor Mahia

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 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!

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roy Gachuhi. When we drunk beer at State House. 29 May 2011. 14 October 2011. 15 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111215060850/http://www.roygachuhi.com/?cat=1. dead.
  2. Web site: Mamrud . Roberto . Allan Thigo - International Appearances . RSSSF.
  3. Web site: Capital FM. Gor Mahia hire new coach. Wokabi, James. 14 July 2008.