Bosnian National Team Coach Farouk Hadzibegić Dismissed After Poor Results in European Cup Qualifiers
The Bosnian Football Association has announced the dismissal of Farouk Hadzibegić, the national team coach, following the team’s disappointing performance in the continental qualifiers for the European Cup 2024. A statement from the union revealed that both parties agreed to end their cooperation during talks.
Hadzibegić, a 65-year-old former captain of the Yugoslavia national team, will be leaving his post after being appointed as the coach of Bosnia for the second time earlier this year, with his previous stint dating back to 1999.
The decision to dismiss Hadzibegić comes after Bosnia suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat at home against Luxembourg on Tuesday, marking their third loss in four matches in the qualifiers. Last week, they were defeated 3-0 by Portugal.
Currently, Bosnia ranks fifth in their group with 3 points, tied with fourth-placed Iceland. Portugal leads the group with 12 points, followed by Slovakia with 10 points and Luxembourg with 7 points. At the bottom of the group is Liechtenstein with no points.
The top two teams from the group will qualify for the finals in Germany next year. Bosnia’s chances of securing a spot in the tournament are now in jeopardy due to their poor performance under Hadzibegić’s leadership.
Since gaining independence in 1992, Bosnia has only qualified for a major tournament once, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. However, they have never qualified for the continental finals.
The Bosnian Football Association will now begin the search for a new coach who can lead the national team to success in future competitions. The expectations will be high as Bosnia aims to improve their international standing and secure a place in major tournaments on a regular basis.
How did the disappointing performance of the Bosnian national team in the European Cup qualifiers contribute to Farouk Hadzibegić’s dismissal as coach?
Bosnian National Team Coach Farouk Hadzibegić Relieved of Duties Following Disappointing European Cup Qualifiers
In a disappointing turn of events, the Bosnian Football Association has announced the dismissal of national team coach Farouk Hadzibegić. After a series of poor results in the European Cup qualifiers, both parties agreed it was time to end their cooperation.
Hadzibegić, a former captain of the Yugoslavia national team and now 65 years old, had been appointed as Bosnia’s coach for the second time this year. However, his tenure has been cut short due to the team’s lackluster performance.
The decision to part ways with Hadzibegić comes on the heels of a shocking 2-0 defeat at home against Luxembourg. This loss marks Bosnia’s third defeat in four matches during the qualifiers, with Portugal handing them a 3-0 defeat just a week prior.
As it stands, Bosnia currently occupies the fifth spot in their group, with only 3 points to their name. They are tied with Iceland in fourth place. Portugal leads the group with an impressive 12 points, followed closely by Slovakia with 10 points and Luxembourg with 7 points. At the bottom of the group sits Liechtenstein, yet to gain a single point.
Unfortunately for Bosnia, their chances of qualifying for the finals in Germany next year are now uncertain due to their lackluster performance under Hadzibegić’s leadership.
Since gaining independence in 1992, Bosnia has only qualified for a major tournament once, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The team has yet to secure a spot in the continental finals.
With Hadzibegić’s departure, the Bosnian Football Association will embark on the search for a new coach who can lead the national team to success in future competitions. Expectations will be high as Bosnia aims to elevate its international standing and secure a regular place in major tournaments.
It’s unfortunate to see the Bosnian Football Association dismissing their national team coach. However, it’s crucial for the team to make changes after a poor performance in the European Cup qualifiers. Here’s hoping for a fresh start and improved results in the future.