South Coast Pirates have confirmed the appointment of Cliphod Odhiambo Ronald as their new Team Manager.
The Diani-based club explained that Odhiambo, who has been serving in an interim capacity since June following the departure of Kevin Amiani, will now take on the role full-time.
In their statement, the club said:
“South Coast Pirates is delighted to confirm the appointment of Cliphod Odhiambo Ronald as the new Team Manager. Cliphod, a true Pirate at heart, served the club as a player for 12 years and in June stepped in as interim TM following the departure of Kevin Amiani (Coach-cum-TM). We are proud to have one of our own continue steering the ship off the pitch.”
Odhiambo’s elevation comes shortly after the Pirates confirmed his retirement from active rugby on September 20, 2025, ending a distinguished 12-year career with the club.
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Fondly known as Nyoka, he built a reputation as a resilient forward and leader, having joined the Pirates as a teenager and risen to become one of the squad’s most influential figures.
His highlights with the Pirates include helping the side finish as runners-up at the 2019 Christie’s Sevens Division Two, captaining them to the 2022 National Sevens Circuit Team Spirit Award, and playing a pivotal role in the 2023/24 KRU Championship title win that secured the club’s historic promotion to the Kenya Cup.
At only 27, Odhiambo now transitions fully into management, where he will also continue serving as a Player Representative within the club’s leadership structure, ensuring the players’ voice remains central to decision-making.
