Didier Gomes Da Rosa (born 10 October 1969) is a French football manager and former player.[1] He is the manager of the Botswana national football team. He is famous for making an impressive impact in all the clubs he has managed in his early years in the African continent winning the league titles with Rayon Sports F.C. (2013), Coton Sport FC de Garoua (2014 and 2015) and also the Cameroonian Cup at the Garoua-based club.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 October 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Charenton-le-Pont, France | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Botswana (manager) | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2008–2010 | AS Roquebrune Cap Martin | ||
| 2010–2010 | ES Fos sur Mer | ||
| 2010–2011 | Cagnes-le-Cros | ||
| 2012–2013 | AS Cannes B | ||
| 2013–2014 | Rayon Sports | ||
| 2014–2015 | Coton Sport | ||
| 2015–2016 | CS Constantine | ||
| 2016–2017 | JSM Skikda | ||
| 2017–2018 | Ethiopian Coffee | ||
| 2019 | Horoya AC | ||
| 2019–2020 | Ismaily | ||
| 2020–2021 | Al-Merrikh SC | ||
| 2021 | Simba SC | ||
| 2021–2022 | Mauritania | ||
| 2022 | Al-Wehdat | ||
| 2022–2023 | Al-Ain FC | ||
| 2023 | Al-Taraji | ||
| 2023– | Botswana | ||
Managerial career edit
France edit
Didier Gomes Da Rosa began his managerial career in 2008 in his home country France and managed AS Roquebrune Cap Martin, ES Fos sur Mer and AS Cannes in the League of the Mediterranean until 2011.
Rayon Sports edit
He first moved out of France in 2012 to Africa and more accurately to Rwanda where he was appointed as the manager of Rwandan giants, Rayon Sports F.C. on a three-year contract. The club, nicknamed "Gikundiro" (the well-beloved), because of its popularity was in the relegation zone of the Rwanda National Football League after a disastrous start in the championship falling ten points short of league leaders and the club's arch rivals, Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. Under the Frenchman's leadership, the Nyanza-based side made a spectacular comeback in the season which will be remembered by Rwandan football fans for the years to come. Seven months later, the Gikundiro thrashed rivals APR 4–0 in a historic win and were crowned the champions of the 2012–13 Rwanda National Football League.[2][3][4] He also helped his side win the Genocide Memorial Tournament in 2013 where his side faced La Jeunesse Football Club in the finals.[5] His side also participated 2013 Kagame Interclub Cup[6][7] but unfortunately lost 1–0 to Burundi's Vital'O FC in the semi-finals. The club after facing serious financial deficits parted ways with the French manager on a mutual consent.[8]
Coton Sport edit
He then moved to Cameroon in December 2013 where he signed a two-year contract with Cameroonian giants, Coton Sport FC de Garoua. Appointed as the General Manager as well as the head coach, his task was to prepare the team for the Elite One, Cameroonian Cup and also the CAF Confederation Cup. Soon the Frenchman led his side to championship glory as his side led the league table with more than a ten points. He also helped his young side win the 2014 Cameroonian Cup. He led his team to the semi-finals of the 2014 CAF Confederation Cup[9][10] where they bowed out to African giants and the eventual champions of the tournament, Al Ahly SC of Egypt.[11][12] In the following season, despite a six-point penalty, he managed to lead his young side to win the 2015 Elite One.
CS Constantine edit
Declining the proposal of renewing his contract with the Cameroonian champions, the Frenchman decided to move to Algeria where he committed himself to a contract for two-years with Constantine-based, CS Constantine[13][14] when the side was in the relegation zone just twelve days into the championship. He rescued the Algerian side from relegation in the 2015–16 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and his side was also adjudged the third best side in the second round of the championship.[15][16]
Horoya edit
Didier Gomes became Horoya AC manager in March 2019 and lead the Guinea giant to win the Guinean league and won the Guinean cup. Meantime, Gomes reached the CAF Confederation group stage after knocking out Bandari FC from Kenya . On 10 November 2019, following some misunderstanding between Gomes and Horoya president they mutually parted ways.
Ismaily SC edit
He became Ismaily SC manager on 8 January 2020, Didier Gomes lead Ismaily to reach the semi-final of the Arab Champions league and won the first leg match against al raja club 1-0 and then the Arab federation stop the cup cause of COVID-19 pandemic. On 25 August 2020 Didier Gomes was sacked by Ismaily. Ismaily stated the reasons of dismissal due to poor results after draw two matches after the resuming of the Egyptian league.
Al-Merrikh SC edit
On 14 November 2020, Didier Gomes was appointed as new head coach for the Sudanese giant Al-Al-Merrikh SC. On 24 November he took charge of the first match in the preliminary round of CAF champions league 2020–21 against the Congolese side Otoho. He achieved a draw 1–1 in Congo, and win against Otoho 2–0 in the second leg match to qualify to round 32. In round 32 he knocked out the giant enyimba Nigerian side after won 3–0 in first leg match and lose 2–1 in second leg match to lead the Al-Al-Merrikh to qualify to the CAF champions league for the first time in 4 seasons. Meantime, Gomes lead Al-Merrikh to lead the Sudanese premier league table with 6 points difference from the second position. on 22 January 2021 Gomes resigned as the head coach of Al-Merrikh to take charge of Simba SC The Tanzanian Giant.
Simba S.C. edit
On 24 January 2021, the Tanzanian giant Simba SC appoint Didier Gomes as the new head coach, after terminated his contract with Al-Merrikh SC. the club announce the main target this season is to reach the quarter-final of the African champions league and win the Tanzanian league. in 6 matches in the African champions league group, Simba achieved 13 points after won 4 matches, draw 1 and lost 1 match to take lead of the group and qualify to the quarter-final. Didier Gomes created a new record by his name with Simba after achieved 13 points in the group stage to be the first Tanzanian club to reach this number of points. Also, won the first match ever for any Tanzanian club in away match in any African trophies in the group stage; as they won 1–0 against the Congolese side vita club.
After leading Simba in 37 games, in which he won 27, draw 5 and lose 5 and won two titles, on 26 October 2021, Simba announced that Didier Gomes has resigned in a mutual agreement.
This came just few days after Simba was knocked out of CAF Champions League after they threw away a 2–0 lead from the first leg to lose 3–1 at home against Botswana debutants Jwaneng Galaxy and crush out of the competition.
Simba were eliminated on the away goal rule after a 3-3 aggregate result and are now have to contend in the CAF Confederation Cup play-off round.
Al-Wehdat SC edit
On 1 June 2022, Didier Gomes was appointed as the new head coach of the Jordan giant Al wehdat, he take charge of the team when the team was in the 6th position. However, he achieved the 2nd position in the Jordan league with one point less than the champions. Meanwhile, he won the Jordan cup with Al Wehdat for the first time since 2013 to lead them to the AFC Champions league 2023
Saudi Arabia edit
On 17 November 2022, Gomes was appointed as the manager of Saudi Arabian clubAl-Ain FC.[17] Gomes took charge of the team in the last position of the league, but he succeed to save the team from relegation to the second division after won 9 games.
On 7 June 2023, Gomes was appointed as the manager of Al-Taraji.[18] Gomes took charge of Al traji the promoted team from second division, in three months in charge he managed the team to be in the top 10 positions. On 26 November, Gomes Decided to resign due to financial crises in the club.
Botswana National Team edit
On the 3rd of November 2023 Didier Gomes was Appointed as the new Head coach For Botswana National Team, Preparing for the World Cup 2026 Qualifications.
Personal life edit
Born in France, Gomes Da Rosa Have one daughter.[19]
Managerial statistics edit
- As of match played 25 March 2024
| Team | From | To | Record | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Rayon Sports | 1 February 2013 | 30 June 2014 | 45 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 68.9 | |
| Coton Sport | 1 July 2014 | 30 October 2015 | 62 | 33 | 18 | 11 | 53.2 | |
| CS Constantine | 9 November 2015 | 11 September 2016 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 37.0 | |
| JSM Skikda | 18 September 2016 | 10 December 2017 | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 45.2 | |
| Ethiopian Coffee | 26 December 2017 | 30 June 2018 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0 | |
| Horoya AC | 20 March 2019 | 10 November 2019 | 25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 64.0 | |
| Ismaily | 8 January 2020 | 25 August 2020 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 30.8 | |
| Al-Merrikh SC | 19 November 2020 | 22 January 2021 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0 | |
| Simba S.C. | 24 January 2021 | 24 October 2021 | 40 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 75.0 | |
| Mauritania | 18 November 2021 | 3 March 2022 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12.5 | |
| Al-Wehdat | 1 June 2022 | 20 November 2022 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 72.7 | |
| Al-Ain FC | 21 November 2022 | 31 May 2023 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1 | |
| Al-Taraji Club | 1 July 2023 | 26 October 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 37.5 | |
| Botswana | 3 November 2023 | Present | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0 | |
| Total | 339 | 185 | 75 | 79 | 54.6 | — | ||
Honours edit
- Addis Ababa City Cup: 2018
- Arab Club Champions Cup: Semi-finals 2019-20
- Tanzanian Premier League: 2020-21
- Tanzania FA Cup: 2020-21
- Jordan FA Cup: Winner 2022
- Jordanian Pro League: Runner up 2022
Personal achievements edit
- Award Best Coach in Tanzania 2020-2021
- Award 4th Best Coach in Africa 2020-2021 "Ghana Sports Magazine"
- Award Best Coach in Sudan November and December 2020
- Award Best Coach in Cameroon 2014
- 3rd Best French Coach in Africa – Zarpa Awards 2015
References edit
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- ^ "Didier Gomez Da Rosa azagaruka muri Rayon Sports n'abakinnyi 2 bashya". RUHAGOYACU. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Gomes Da Rosa yageneye ubutumwa Rayon Sports". KIGALITODAY. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Didier Gomes Da Rosa yihanganishije abafana b'Amavubi anagaraza amakosa ya Ferwafa". IGIHE. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Rayon, La Jeunesse in Genocide memorial final". The New Times. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Rayon Sports to play in Kagame Cup". The New Times. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Rwanda: Rayon Sports Fired Up for URA Clash". allAfrica. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Rayon Sport coach: Didier Gomes da rosa". freelancejournalist1980.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Al Ahly to face Coton Sport in Confederation Cup semi-finals". KINGFUT. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017.
- ^ "Coton Sport out for Al Ahly revenge". SBS. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Al Ahly too strong for Coton Sport". MTN Football. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017.
- ^ "Al Ahly 2 Coton Sport 1 (agg 3-1): Hosts secure historic final berth". SPORTAL. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017.
- ^ "CS Constantine : Didier Gomes Da Rosa pressenti pour le poste d'entraineur". fr.starafrica.com. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ^ "Didier Gomez Da Rosa a quitté Cotonsport de Garoua". CAMFOOT.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "DIDIER GOMES DA ROSA : " LE CSC EST SUR LA BONNE VOIE "". 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021.
- ^ "CSC : Le bilan de Didier Gomes Da Rosa". csconstantine.net. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
- ^ "ديدييه جوميز مدربا للعين السعودي".
- ^ "الفرنسي ديدير جوميز مدرباً للبحارة في دوري يــلــو".
- ^ Camara, Mohamed Milla (20 March 2019). "Ligue1 : Didier Gomes Da Rosa, nouvel entraineur du Horoya".
External links edit
- Didier Gomes Da Rosa at FootballDatabase.eu
- Didier Gomes Da Rosa – EUROSPORT