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Pulse Sports has reliably learned that among the 245 applications for the head coach position received by FUFA, a former head coach, Sebastien Desabre, is notably in the mix.
The Uganda Cranes might witness a return of a familiar face in the dugout, pending the confirmation of the new head coach by the local football governing body, FUFA.
Pulse Sports has reliably learned that among the 245 applications for the head coach position received by FUFA, a former head coach, Sebastien Desabre, is notably in the mix.
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Currently engaged with DR. Congo, Desabre is contemplating a return to coaching the Uganda Cranes, reminiscing his successful stint that witnessed the team’s qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Desabre assumed the role of the Cranes coach in 2017, signing a two-year contract, and departed in 2019 after steering the Cranes to the round of 16 in Cairo, Egypt. His exit was marred by controversies surrounding player bonus disputes at the tournament.
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08:21 - 23.09.2023
FOOTBALL Two Ugandans apply for Cranes job
The Federation has confirmed that only two Ugandan coaches have expressed interest in taking on the job, with the other 243 being non-natives.
FUFA confirmed receipt of applications from a total of 10 Ugandans for various roles including Head Coach (2), Assistant Coach (2), Strength and Conditioning (5), and Goalkeeper Coach (1).
"Status of the Uganda Cranes Technical Team Recruitment; By 1700 Hours on 22 September 2023, the official closing time for the applications for the jobs of the National Men's Team (A)- Uganda Cranes," a segment of the official announcement read.
"The applications received included: Head Coach 245 (2 Ugandans), Assistant Coach 34 (2 Ugandans), Strength and Conditioning 24 (5 Ugandans), Goalkeeping Coach 7 (1 Ugandan)."
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10:13 - 20.09.2023
FOOTBALL Three Ugandan coaches capable of managing Uganda Cranes
With the job still up for grabs, many in football circles believe it is the right time for FUFA to consider hiring a local coach for the role instead of the overpriced foreign tacticians whose presence has hardly moved the team to the next level.
The position of the Cranes head coach became available after the former head coach, Milutin Micho Sredejovic, mutually agreed to part ways with FUFA on 14 September.
Desabre, who was instated as an emergency Leopards coach in August 2022, succeeding Hector Cooper, managed to guide DRC to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite the initial losses in the first two qualifiers.
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It is yet to be ascertained whether Desabre will relinquish his current role to rejoin the Uganda Cranes in his previous capacity.
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