Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre Resigns After Senegal Defeat

After losing to Senegal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egyp Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre has decided to leave the national team

The Federation for Uganda Football Association said in a statement the move was by mutual consent.

Mr Desabre replaced Milutin Micho Sredojević in 2017 after the Serbian accused FUFA of declining to pay him his arrears.

The Frenchman who, from what was seen in Cairo should be credited for attacking football leaves after less than two months.

His last game in charge was against Senegal on Friday in which the Cranes lost 1-0 – a goal scored by Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.

It should be remembered that before the game, the players staged a sit-down strike over claims they had not received their due bonuses.

Below is the full statement issued by FUFA,

On the 6th of July 2019, both FUFA and  National Team Head coach of the Uganda Cranes Mr. Desabre Sebastien Serge Louis mutually agreed to terminate the contract between the two parties.

The reasons for termination of the employment contract are for the benefit and growth of both parties.

FUFA recognizes the contribution by Mr. Desabre for the improvement of the sporting and professional organization of the Uganda Cranes inclusive of qualification to the AFCON 2019 Finals and also to the Round of 16.

Mr. Desabre is grateful to the people and the Government of Uganda, FUFA, Sponsors, Staff and the players that have provided him a good environment to fulfill his obligations in his first-time role as a National Team Coach.

FUFA will communicate any further development about the Uganda Cranes technical staff and future programs of the National senior team in the nearest future.