The Vanuatu Football Federation this week announced the appointment of Mr. Lars Hopp from Germany as the new Head Coach of the Vanuatu Men’s National Team and Vanuatu United FC.

Mr. Hopp, 49, holds a UEFA Pro License and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. With over 20 years of coaching and leadership experience — including more than 100 international matches at youth and professional levels — he brings a wealth of expertise to Vanuatu football.

He will lead efforts to strengthen the teams’ competitive performance and support the development of players both domestically and internationally.