The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has terminated the contract of Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre.
“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 football governing body said in a statement.
Adding, “The reasons for termination of the employment contract are for the benefit and growth of both parties.”
In the same statement, FUFA recognised Desabre’s contribution towards improving the sporting and professional organisation of the Uganda Cranes inclusive of qualification to the African Cup of Nations 2019 Finals and also to the Round of 16.
Cranes was knocked out of AFCON after a 1:0 defeat by Senegal on Friday.
“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 further stated.
“FUFA will communicate any further development about the Uganda Cranes technical staff and future programmes of the National senior team in the nearest future.”
Desabre was unveiled as Uganda Cranes Head Coach in December, 2017 on a three year contract.
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