The news comes just days after the Brazilian tactician sent shock waves into the Kenyan Premier League after quitting as Kogalo coach, days after leading Gor Mahia to the inaugural Sportpesa Super Cup win in Tanzania.
Ze Maria left the Green Army at the leg of the Kenyan Premier League where he had garnered 27 points after 13 rounds, with his then assistant coach Zedekiah “Zico” Otieno taking charge.
I’ve been part of big clubs in my career like Flamengo and lately I’ve run a great team in Kenya. I have no problem working under pressure. I have an experience in Italy and other countries. I do not think you have to have great experience, but you have to learn everything about football.
Said Ze Maria moments after he was unveiled by the Albania's second tier side over the weekend.
The primary objective of the club is to return to the Superiore (first tier) and another goal is to pass the first round in the Europa League. I did not come to be the best coach here. I have come here to achieve the goals of the club.
-Quotes by kawowo.com