Allan Thigo

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Allan Thigo
Personal information
Full name Allan Thigo
Place of birth Kenya
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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

Allan Thigo is a former Kenya international football midfielder.

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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!

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References

  1. "When we drunk beer at State House". Roy Gachuhi. 29 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 December 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  2. Mamrud, Roberto. "Allan Thigo - International Appearances". RSSSF.
  3. Wokabi, James (14 July 2008). "Gor Mahia hire new coach". Capital FM.