Vanuatu United FC has announced Albert Riera as its new head coach for Season 2 of the OFC Pro League.

Riera is one of Oceania’s most successful coaches, with four OFC Champions League titles with Auckland City FC. He has also won two New Zealand Football Championship titles and led Auckland City FC at the FIFA Club World Cup.

His appointment follows the departure of Season 1 head coach Lars Hopp. VUFC, the Vanuatu Football Federation and the Government of Vanuatu thanked Hopp for his dedication and contribution to the club and the development of Vanuatu football.

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