Former Hillside FC tactician Robert Ejore Lobouin, popularly known as Marcello, has been appointed head coach of Compel FC in Webuye, Bungoma County.
Marcello joins Compel after leaving Hillside FC at the end of the 2025/26 season, when the Turkana-based club disbanded its technical bench during a restructuring.
Under his two seasons as head coach, Marcello guided Hillside to promotion to the FKF Division One League, the club’s first time in one of Kenya’s top divisions. He had earlier served as assistant coach for three seasons.
Known for tactical discipline, player development and attacking football, Marcello helped turn Hillside into one of Turkana’s fastest-rising clubs and a platform for young talent from Turkana and neighboring counties.
Compel FC said the appointment reflects confidence in his ability to build a competitive squad and push for success.
Fans from Turkana and across the country have congratulated Marcello, thanking him for his role in Hillside’s rise. Expectations are now high that he can replicate that success with Compel FC.
