José Antonio Nogueira Officially Appointed Afghanistan Head Coach

José Antonio Nogueira was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Afghanistan national football team.

Officials of the Afghanistan Football Federation signed a one-year contract with the Brazilian coach and formally unveiled him during a press conference held this morning (Saturday).

According to federation officials, Nogueira is a Brazilian national and holds valid and recognized coaching credentials.

He has previously gained coaching experience across four continents and has built a diverse record at the national level.

Nogueira has previously served as head coach of the national football teams of Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau.

Federation officials expressed hope that with the appointment of this experienced coach, the Afghanistan national team will achieve notable success in upcoming competitions.

Additionally, Ilyas Ahmad Manochehra of Afghanistan has been included in the new technical staff as assistant coach to support the Brazilian head coach in future programs.

A training camp under Nogueira’s leadership is also scheduled to be held in Kabul for domestic-based players.