The Black Stars is currently without a substantive coach following the exit of Germany-based gaffer Otto Addo after the country’s early exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Otto Addo stepped down after the defeat to Uruguay, which derailed the four-time African champions’ chances of progressing to the knockout phase of the biggest soccer tournament.
Serbian trainer Dragan Stojković has been linked to takeover the managerial role and here is what you need to know about the veteran gaffer.
Having played football as a player and retired in 2001, Stojkovi instantly took over as head of the Serbian Football Association.He was chosen for an eight-year tenure to serve on the UEFA technical committee and the FIFA football committee throughout that time.
Coaching career
Stojković moved to Japan to take over as a manager of Nagoya Grampus, on 22 January 2008. On 15 March 2008 the former J.League MVP won his first game as they stunned Urawa Reds 2–0 at Urawa’s home, the Saitama Stadium.
Despite his glorious playing career at Nagoya, some Nagoya fans were initially worried about his lack of experience as a coach; however, his team finished in 3rd place and he led the club to AFC Champions League for the first time in his debut season.
He later coached Chinese professional football club Guangzhou R&F and currently leads the Serbian national team.
Teams Coached
Nagoya Grampus – (2008–2013)
Guangzhou R&F – (2015–2020)
Serbia- 2021 to date
Honours
Nagoya Grampus Eight
J.League Division 1: 2010
Japanese Super Cup: 2011
Individual
J.League Manager of the Year: 2010
Sportsperson of the Year of Niš (2010)
Serbian Coach of the year: 2016, 2021
