Star Sport Academy has appointed former Amazulu coach Jozef Vukušič as Technical Adviser, bringing valuable experience and expertise to the first team and the academy’s football development programme.

The Sierra Leonean outfit is presently in Guinea for its first appearance in the West Africa Champions Cup. The academy has announced that Jozef Vukušič, a UEFA Pro Licence holder and graduate of Cologne University, has joined the first team.

The Academy’s statement reads: “His career has seen him work with clubs including FC Košice, AmaZulu FC and Al Ahly Benghazi, giving him valuable experience at different levels of professional football.

We are confident that his knowledge, experience and passion for developing players will make him a great addition to the Star Sport Academy family.

In his new role, Vukušič will work closely with our technical department, guiding coaching, player development, technical standards and the wider direction of our football development project.

His appointment is another important step for Star Sport Academy as we continue to build a professional and positive football environment where young players can learn, improve and reach their full potential.

We are delighted to welcome Jozef Vukušič to the academy and look forward to working with him as we continue developing the next generation of footballers.”