Times Of Swaziland: EX-LEEDS MANAGER  FOR PEACEMAKERS

EX-LEEDS MANAGER  FOR PEACEMAKERS
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BY PHOLSILE HLOPHE on 16/09/2020 01:07:00


MBABANE – Former Leeds United Women’s Assistant Manager Sam Gill is heading
to the country where he will be working with premier league side Mhlume
Peacemakers and the development teams.
Gill is expected to arrive in the country next month as posted on the British
Football Coaches Network (BFCN) account last Sunday. Well wishes were pouring in
for Gill as his colleagues wished him well in his adventure in the country.
Heading
“Congratulations to Sam Gill who will be heading to Eswatini next month to
work with Mhlume Peace Makers FC, in their first team and academy.
“We would like to wish Sam all the best on his new venture and as with all of
our members, we are waiting to offer any support when called upon,” read a
tweet from BFCN.
Gill, who is also the former manager of Leeds Beckett University Women’s Team,
has previously had stints in China and Greece, with this being another added
stamp in his passport. BFCN is for British and Irish coaches, staff and other
nationalities who are working in the United Kingdom. BFCN supports its members
through sourcing opportunities both in the UK and abroad, while offering them a
range of discounts and a platform for networking.
Confirmed
Mhlume Peacemakers’ Director Sibusiso Scorpion Nxumalo confirmed that
arrangements to host the British coach were still being finalised while waiting
for the reopening of airports which were forced to close due to the global
spread of COVID-19.
Nxumalo said this was a great opportunity for local players to showcase their
talent before Gill and other agents as they would stand a chance to get
international transfers that would secure them a better future abroad.
“We are trying to forge a way that will attract international teams that are
scouting for talented African players.
“We will host Gill but this will not only benefit Peacemakers players but
local players and in the entire African continent,” said Nxumalo.
Nxumalo said they were working with an agency that connected them with BFCN, a
professional network which offers an average of 80 to 100 opportunities per
month.
The nature of this network allows coaches from across the globe to register
online and become a member. Steps on how to join the network can be accessed on
www.britishfootballcoaches.com.