Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has reportedly thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant head coach position with the Black Stars.
According to a report from SportsWorldgahan, the former technical director of the Nigeria Super Eagles is eager to take on the role of leading the Black Stars.
Saintfiet’s recent success with The Gambia has made him a highly recommended candidate for the position.
With extensive experience in African football, he has managed six different countries since his first coaching role in Africa in 2008.
Among the nations he has managed are Malawi, Namibia, Ethiopia, Togo, Zimbabwe, and The Gambia. Additionally, he has coached South African side Free State Stars and Tanzanian giants Young Africans.
Notably, his achievements with The Gambia, including qualifying them for their first AFCON in 2021 and guiding them to their best-ever finish in the quarter-finals, have garnered attention from top countries across the continent.
Saintfiet, aged 50, played a significant role in laying the foundation for Gambian football during his six-year tenure.
However, he stepped down from his position in 2023 following The Gambia’s failure to advance from the group stage at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.