Koeman named new Hungary boss

April 24, 2008

Erwin Koeman has been appointed the new manager of the Hungary National Football team announced the Hungarian Football Association (HFA) on Thursday.

The 46-year-old former Netherlands coach will lead the Hungarian team during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers as they bid to earn a place at the FIFA finals in South Africa.

Koeman replaces Peter Varhidi, who took over in December 2006 and failed to earn his side qualification for UEFA EURO 2008.

It’s been a busy week for the Koeman family as on Monday, Erwin’s younger brother Ronald was sacked as manager of Valencia CF after a disastrous spell in charge which has seen the former La Liga champions slide dangerous close to the relegation zone.

Hungary will face a tough qualifying campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, having been drawn in a group with Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Malta and Albania.

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