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Brazilian coach Sergio Sapo to train Uzbekistan futsal team

Brazilian coach Sergio Sapo to train Uzbekistan futsal team
Brazilian coach Sergio Sapo and the UFF President Mirabrar Usmanov
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Brazilian coach Sergio Sapo arrived in Uzbekistan on 26 August 2009 to take over reigns of Uzbekistan futsal team.

On 27 August, Sapo met the UFF President Mirabrar Usmonov to discuss details of his contract. At the meeting, Usmonov welcomed decision of Sapo to work in Uzbekistan.

He said that arrival of Sapo can boost popularization and development of futsal in Uzbekistan. He added that the federation will create all necessary conditions to the Brazilian coach.

In his turn, Sapo said he will work hard to develop futsal and Uzbekistan national team.

The UFF said that Sergio Sapo will sign agreement with the federation soon. It is expected that the sides sign contract till 2012.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.