Bert van Marwijk has been sacked by the national football federation (FFF) yesterday as a result of the recent decline in Al-Abyad results, especially in the 24th Gulf Cup, as well as the poor level of the joint qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup. His chances of qualifying for the World Cup are under threat after losing to Thailand and Vietnam.
A source told Emirates Today that the board of the Football Association did not meet on the issue of Marvik's dismissal, as the decision was taken with the approval of all members, while the board of directors will meet next week to discuss the identity of the new coach and the team's file in general. Develop a new strategy, as well as prepare for the forthcoming special general assembly that will elect a committee to supervise the elections of the board of directors for the new 2024 session, and another to resume the electoral process ».
The Football Association said on its official website in a press statement yesterday: «The Board of Directors of the Football Association decided to dispense with the services of coach Bert van Marwijk, and thanked him and the technical staff for the period in which he coached the team, and will be announced the new coach who will lead the team In the coming days ».
Marvik took over as coach in March, succeeding former Italian coach Alberto Zaccheroni, and led the team in only seven official games, won two qualifying games, lost like them, while winning one game «Gulf 24», and lost in two games.
Marvik is the third coach to take over after the departure of former coach Mehdi Ali.
• Football Association thanked Marvik and the coaching staff for the period in which he took charge of the national team.
• The team's chances of qualifying for the World Cup are threatened after losing to Thailand and Vietnam.
• Marvik led the team in only seven official games, winning three and losing four.