Brunei parts ways with head coach Rajagobal

Fadhil Yunus

The Soccer Affiliation of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) and nationwide head coach Datuk Okay Rajagobal have mutually agreed to half methods by the top of January.

“It is a tough determination for FABD because the nationwide head coach has served with distinction since February final 12 months,” the nationwide soccer governing physique mentioned in a press release yesterday.

“The prevalent scenario with the COVID-19 pandemic has made it tough for each events to execute his capabilities successfully.

“In recognising his contribution, FABD expressed gratitude for his brief however impactful service and is unhappy to see him depart in an premature method.”

Datuk Okay Rajagobal was named as the brand new nationwide head coach of the Brunei nationwide workforce in December 2020 amid the nation’s ambitions to pursue qualification for the ASEAN Soccer Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup group stage.

The AFF profitable coach oversaw coaching periods after assembly up with the nationwide workforce gamers for the primary time in early 2021.

He was formally appointed because the nationwide head coach following a signing ceremony for the official appointment on February 2021.

The Malaysian’s arrival had been hoped to boost the nationwide workforce’s alternatives to realize qualification to the regional AFF meet, amongst others, in addition to taking the workforce to a better degree.

In September final 12 months, the FABD agreed to let Rajagobal return to his native Malaysia amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections within the Sultanate.

His premature departure was just like the earlier nationwide head coach Paul Smalley, who left underneath related circumstances in Could 2020 amid the challenges posed by the pandemic.