Official: Ex-Pirates Coach Departs Following AFCON Heartbreak
Ex-Orlando Pirates coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has bid farewell to his role as the head coach of Uganda’s national team, the Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has confirmed.
The AFCON Miss
Despite a 2-0 victory over Niger, the Uganda Cranes faced a heartbreaking exit from AFCON 2023 qualification. Tanzania and Algeria clinched their tickets to the tournament, while Uganda fell short.
A crucial draw between Tanzania and Algeria on the final day of the qualifiers left the Taifa Stars with eight points in Group F, just one more than Uganda’s third-placed finish.
Algeria secured the top spot with an impressive 16 points.
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Ex-Pirates Coach’s Mutual Agreement With FUFA
In light of this disappointing outcome, FUFA and ex-Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic reached a mutual agreement to terminate their existing employment contract.
A statement from FUFA expressed appreciation for Sredojevic’s dedication and efforts during his tenure as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes.
Uncertain Future
With Uganda gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, they face an uncertain future regarding their coaching staff.
Their journey begins with an away match against Guinea in November, but the identity of the new head coach remains to be determined.
As Uganda looks to rebound from their AFCON setback, football enthusiasts and the Cranes’ faithful eagerly await news of the coach who will guide the national team on their quest for World Cup qualification.
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