The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has appointed Omar Khan as new Head Coach of the Guyana women’s national football team, the Lady Jags.
Khan, a UEFA ‘A’-licence holder, brings to the job a wealth of experience, having worked with several clubs in the Netherlands. His most recent appointment was Head Coach of the RKSV Spartaan Football Club. He is also a qualified Sports/Performance Psychologist.
The 49-year-old Khan had migrated to the Netherlands at age four, and has coached several recognized European professional players, including Georginio Wijnaldum who played for Paris Saint Germain, Liverpool, and Newcastle United; Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona, Olympique, Manchester United, and PSV; and Denzil Dumfries of PSV Eindhoven, Sparta and Heerenveen.
Responding to his appointment, Khan has said: “I am very excited to return to my roots after so many years, and I look forward to continuing the positive developments of the staff and players. After good discussions with the GFF, I am happy with the opportunity and the confidence for this job.”
Wayne Forde, President of the Guyana Football Federation, has said: “We are happy to welcome Coach Khan to our team. He brings tremendous experience to the role, and I am confident that he will achieve the established targets for the team and the women’s game in Guyana. I would like to wish him every success in his new role, and assure him of our complete support.”
Khan will be in arriving in Guyana very soon to take up his appointment as the Lady Jags prepare for the upcoming Road to CONCACAF W Gold Cup 2023. Further details will be made available on his arrival.
