Fresh news: Luis Boa Morte, former iconic Fulham player and first team coach since 2021, is set to take the reins of the Guinea-Bissau national team at the end of the current season.
Boa Morte, who played over 150 matches for Fulham between 2001 and 2007, joined the coaching staff when Marco Silva became the club’s head coach. Their collaboration dates back to their time together at Sporting Lisbon and Everton.
In a statement, Fulham expressed their gratitude to Boa Morte for his contributions to the club and sent him their best wishes for his new role with Guinea-Bissau. This transition to managing the West African national team marks his first foray into international football. Guinea-Bissau, nicknamed the Wild Dogs of Africa, currently occupies 118th place in the FIFA rankings and aspires to progress under the leadership of Boa Morte.
Although Guinea-Bissau has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and has struggled to advance out of the group stage in previous editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Boa Morte brings a valuable experience in this role. His stint as coach at Portuguese fourth division club Sintrense from 2017 to 2018 allowed him to gain valuable expertise in team management, complementing his successful playing career.
Boa Morte’s playing career saw him win the Premier League title with Arsenal in 1998. He also played for West Ham, Southampton and played abroad in Greece and South Africa.
In addition, he represented Portugal on the international stage, accumulating 28 caps and one goal scored. With a diverse career in the world of football, Boa Morte’s appointment marks the start of a promising new era for the Guinea-Bissau national team.