Ethiopia appoint Onoura as coach

(GSM) – Ethiopia have appointed striker Iffy Onoura as their new head coach for the 2010/11 season.

The former Swindon Town manager Onuora has signed a one-year deal and the 42-year-old, who is of Nigerian descent, began his coaching career in 2004 with Walsall.

“It will be a challenge, but one I am immensely looking forward to,” he said.

“I have had jobs as an assistant, but I am in charge and at least I will get to do the job my way.

“I have been to watch a few games already and the standard has been impressive.

“We have the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers coming up and we are in a group with Nigeria, Guinea and Madagascar.

“It’s going to be a unique experience and I have had a lot of messages of support, which has been great.”