The Nigeria Football Federation are still in search of a new head coach for the Super Eagles following the departure of Jose Peseiro at the end of his contract in February. Former Super Eagles players like Emmanuel Amunike, Samson Siasia and Finidi George have been linked with the vacant managerial role. Nigeria won’t be playing any match in the forthcoming March international window but time is...
Former France international Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg Alsace on a three-year contract until 2026. Following his sacking from English side Crystal Palace in March, the 47-year-old returns to France, where he formerly coached OGC Nice over a two-year period. https://twitter.com/RCSA_English/status/1675589969988014080?t=aPUuO5PWaM4ArSAhZiRC7A&s=19 Vieira, who was the only black manager in the Premier League at the time...
Former Liverpool forward John Barnes says there is a lack of faith in black managers compared to white managers, citing the opportunities given to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Lampard has had stints at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton while Gerrard has had spells at Rangers and Aston Villa, all in a short space of time. Black managers on the other hand have not had as...
The 2022-23 Premier League campaign continues to set records with a total of 12 coaches sacked so far by half of the 20 teams competing. Afrosport reviews the incidents around the coaches' exit as we countdown to the end of the campaign. Scott Parker - Bournemouth (August 2022) Parker was the first to be shown the exit door by Bournemouth following a poor start to...
Crystal Palace have parted ways with head coach Patrick Vieira following a 1-0 defeat away to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Wednesday. The 46-year-old exits Selhurst Park after about 20 months in charge, leaving them in 12th place in the league standings, just three points above the relegation zone. The loss at the Falmer Stadium had a number of Palace’s high-ranking officials...
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