Emperically it seems that history will not be a living tissue to the Warriors as Zadravko Lugarisic a foreign boss was engaged by ZIFA Thursday.
Stastics highlight that a foreign coach has not ever since led the squad to competitive tournaments like the AFCON, not mentioning the World Cup.
Even the late Reinhard Fabisch led- team missed out the feat of appearing at he big tournaments.
However, the bringing in of Zadravko Lugarisic is a turnaround to a squad that embodies strength to qualify for the AFCON and World Cup tournaments.
Under the tutelage of a local coach , the Warriors has not at AFCON tournaments fared well and it is against this background of the need to have a foreign boss.
The 2018 AFCON appearance was tantalising.
The foreign coach’s expertise in the African football is an added advantage to the rejuvenated Warriors pampered with zeal and zest.
Zadravko Lugarisic coached Sudan and guided them to a 3rd place finish at the 2018 African Nations Championships (CHAN) in Morocco.He even reached the group stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Although Lugarisic a Croatian is nomadic, having been in charge of at least eight teams in ten years, he had got an eye for the African football.
The 54- year- old coached Ghana, Kenya, and
Tanzania at national level whilst at club level he coached Ashanti Gold and Gor Mahia to mention but a few.
Zadravko Lugarisic is a UEFA Pro License holder.
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