
Wigan Athletic have selected Kolo Touré, the coach of Leicester City, as their next manager.
Touré was a member of Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City coaching staff, however he has since become a manager in his own right. In the Championship relegation zone, the 41-year-old takes over a struggling Wigan squad.Information Guide Nigeria
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Former Liverpool, Arsenal, and Celtic defender Touré took the Wigan position after his brother Yaya, an academy coach for Tottenham Hotspur, turned it down. Touré has completed his UEFA Pro License and has worked with Rodgers during their time at Celtic.JAMB Result
Wigan confirmed Toure’s appointment on Tuesday morning in a statement, which read: “Wigan Athletic Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Kolo Touré as the Club’s new First Team Manager.NYSC portal
“Touré arrives at the Club on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Leicester City, where he was operating as First Team Coach as part of Brendan Rodgers’ coaching staff.JAMB portal
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