FORMER Rangers frontman Bobby Williamson has been named as Kenya's new manager.
It is the second national team job in Africa for the former Kilmarnock and Hibs boss, who spent five years in charge of Uganda until he was sacked in April last year.
He takes over from Adel Amrouche, fired just hours after Kenya's shock elimination from the African Nations Cup qualifiers.
A goalless draw at home in Nairobi in the second leg of their play-off match meant they were eliminated 1-0 on aggregate by tiny Lesotho.
"This is the beginning of a fresh start for our football," Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya said.
Details of Williamson's contract will be announced later, with Nyamweya saying it would "not be less than two years".
Williamson, 52, has been managing Kenyan champions Gor Mahia, and also had spells in charge of Chester and Plymouth Argyle.
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