Nigerian Hassan Sulaiman has been appointed as the head coach of Chelsea’s U18 team, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
Ed Brand’s departure opened up a managerial vacancy at Chelsea U18s, and the powers that be at Stamford Bridge have decided to hire from within in their search for a new coach.
Hassan Sulaiman who graduated with a first class from University of the Arts, London College of Communication, holds a UEFA A License, a coaching license that allows holders to be head coaches of youth teams up to age 18, reserve teams for top-flight clubs, and men’s professional second-tier clubs.
The Nigerian is qualified to coach Chelsea U18s as he is the holder of a UEFA A License, which allows him to be head coach of youth teams up to age 18.
Sulaiman has held several roles at Chelsea and was the head coach of the U16s before his recent promotion to the U18s.
Speaking on his appointment, Sulaiman said: “I am delighted to take on this new role and this is an opportunity that I am really looking forward to.
“I want to thank the leadership team for having the confidence in me to continue the success of the Academy.
“My passion is to help players become better people and better footballers, ultimately maximising their potential.”
Sulaiman coached a Chelsea U14s side captained by Chinonso Chibueze to win the PL-ISL Next Generation Mumbai Cup in February 2020 and the following year, he was in the Chelsea U16 dugout as they won the annual Premier League tournament.
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