Timur Kapadze was named new head coach of Uzbekistan’s national football team, succeeding Srečko Katanec, who stepped down due to health reasons. The Football Association highlighted Kapadze’s coaching talent, responsibility, authority among team members and constant pursuit of high goals.
Midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullayev wasnamed Uzbekistan’s footballer of the year, with Husniddin Nishonov honored as top futsal player and Diyorakhon Khabibullayeva as best female footballer. Timur Kapadze was recognized as coach of the year.
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