Ivan Jacky Minnaert is a Belgian football coach who is currently assigned to Al-Ittihad Tripoly of the Libyan Premier League as of 2018/2019. He holds an UEFA Pro Licence, the highest football coaching qualification. He received the UEFA Pro Licence in 2012 from the Football Association of Spain.
 Ivan Minnaert press conference | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ivan Jacky Minnaert | ||
| Place of birth | Belgium | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2002–2005 | CD Guadiaro (youth) | ||
| 2007–2009 | Atlético Zabal | ||
| 2009–2011 | Unión Estepona CF | ||
| 2011–2012 | UD Testorillo | ||
| 2012–2013 | CD San Roque | ||
| 2013 | VB Addu FC | ||
| 2014 | Al-Ittihad (youth) | ||
| 2014–2015 | Djoliba AC | ||
| 2015–2016 | Rayon Sports F.C. | ||
| 2016 | AFC Leopards | ||
| 2017 | Mukura Victory Sports F.C. | ||
| 2017 | AS Kaloum Star | ||
| 2017 | Black Leopards F.C. | ||
| 2018 | Rayon Sports F.C. | ||
| 2018–2020 | Al-Ittihad Tripoli | ||
Career edit
Mali edit
Presented the head coach of Djoliba AC in autumn 2014,[1] Minnaert set his sights on staying at the club for ten years and earning at least one trophy for them[2] but stepped down from his position in 2015 when Djoliba games were invalidated, causing relegation to the second division before visiting Mali again in 2017.[3]
Kenya edit
Negotiating a contract with AFC Leopards of the Kenyan Premier League in early 2016,[4] the Belgian inked a two-year deal with Ingwe in late February,[5] ending the unbeaten run of 35 games in the KPL of Gor Mahia, voted KPL coach of the month March but was fired by August for poor results,[6] including a six-game winless run,[7] despite being second early on,[8] with some urging him to step down beforehand.[9] In the end, he decided to sue AFC Leopards for salaries owed, which amounted to 24000 US dollars.[10]
Guinea edit
Replacing Adda Benamar at AS Kaloum Star in mid 2017,[11] Minnaert made the quarterfinals of the Guinée Coupe Nationale,[12] his task was to escape relegation what he did.[13]
South Africa edit
Assisting fellow Belgian Jean-François Losciuto at Black Leopards of the South African National First Division in late autumn 2017,[14] the former director became caretaker of the team a few days later,[15] making it the objective to achieve promotion and applied an offensive system in the team.[16] However, when directing them to 10th place in 15 matches, he was slated to be fired.[17]
Rwanda edit
Accepting a six-month contract with Mukura Victory at the start of 2017,[18] the former Rayon Sport coach pledged to improve results and turn around the season,[19][20] beating Pepiniere 1-0 in his debut[19] at the end of his contract arranging a deal with AS Kaloum Star of Guinea that summer.[21]
Head coach of Rayon Sports of the Rwanda National Football League from November 2015[22] to February 2016,[23] he was awarded another contract with Gikundiro in spring 2018,[24] taking them to the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup, historic qualification of a Rwandian team, where they were pooled with USM Alger, Young Africans, and Gor Mahia in Group D and stated that reaching the quarterfinals would be an onerous task.[25]
Libya edit
Appointed as technical director of the academy and head coach of the U20, the 3 teams under his supervision win all the games of the league (U15 : 9 wins ; U17 : 9 wins ; U20 : 9 wins) In a friendly game against the first team, the team he coached (the U20) impress everybody. A few weeks later he take over the first team and started with a 2-0 win against AlIttihad Misrata, after a 3-0 win against Rafeeq the league stopped in April due to the circumstances in the country. After a break of 4 months he started a short preparation of 2 weeks to classify Al Ittihad for the 1/16 finals of the CAF Confederation cup against USGN of Niger (1-1 away game and 2-0 win home game) Stats : First division Libyan league : 2 Games 2 Wins (goals 5-0) Caf Confederation Cup : 2 Games 1 draw 1 win (goals 3-1)
CAF Competitions edit
CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE : WINS 3 DRAW 1 LOST 1 CAF CONFEDERATION CUP : WINS 4 DRAW 2 LOST 2 CAF GROUP STAGE : WINS 2 DRAW 3 LOST 1
References edit
- ^ Le Djoliba AC a un nouvel entraineur : Le belge Ivan Minnaert présenté hier aux supporters du Club Niarela.net
- ^ Mali: Interview du coach du Djoliba Ivan Minnaert : «Je veux rester dix ans à la tête du Djoliba et lui offrir tous les trophées qui lui manquent» Maliactu.net
- ^ Ivan Minnaert: A la pêche en Ligue 1 Footmali.com
- ^ AFC Leopards in talks to hire Belgian coach Goal.com
- ^ Leopards unveils new man, Minnaert Futaa.com
- ^ AFC Leopards sack coach Minnaert Goal.com
- ^ Minnaert admits: I am frustrated with AFC Leopards results Goal.com
- ^ Ranking the best KPL coaches this season Goal.com
- ^ Osundwa: Coach Minnaert should quit AFC Leopards Goal.com
- ^ Ivan Minnaert sues AFC Leopards over unpaid dues Daily Nation
- ^ ASK : Benamar plie déjà bagage, un Belge pour le remplacer Foot224.net
- ^ Cup prospects for former Leopards coach Futaa.com
- ^ Zvunka constate, Minnaert respire Horoya AC
- ^ AFRICAN FOOTBALL Ivan Minnaert appointed Black Leopards assistant coach Soka25east.com
- ^ Minnaert to take over as Leopards’ caretaker coach after Losciuto's departure Sowetan Live
- ^ Ivan Minnaert looking to make a mark at Black Leopards Kick Off
- ^ Ivan Minnaert on the chopping block at Black Leopards Kick Off
- ^ Mukura Victory appoints Ivan Minnaert as new head coach Soka25east.com
- ^ a b Mineart looks to bring winning mentality back to Mukura VS The New Times Rwanda
- ^ Minnaert vows to turn around Mukura’s ailing season The New Times Rwanda
- ^ Umutoza Ivan Minnaert yatorotse Mukura VS yigira muri Guinea Ruhagoyacu.com
- ^ Rayon appoint Minnaert as head coach The New Times Rwanda
- ^ Rayon Sports coach resigns after four months The New Times Rwanda
- ^ Rayon Sports yemereye Ivan Minnaert amasezerano nyuma y’igeragezwa Kigali Today
- ^ #CAFCC Not easy but normal: Rayon Sports’ Ivan Minnaert reacts to the Saturday draw Soka25east.com
External links edit
- : History as Rayon Sports Fc storms CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage
- : FOOTRwanda, le Rayon d'espoir
- : Journeyman Minnaert begins Ittihad spell in Niamey
- : Champions Gor Mahia suffer a shocking 1-0 loss to AFC Leopards at the Kasarani Stadium
- : Minnaert named coach of the month
- Futaa.com tag
- [www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/204599 Rayon in talks with Belgian Minnaert over marketing role]
- Former Ingwe tactician ready to replace Frank Nutall
- Spanish Coach seeks football opportunity in Nigeria
- Minnaert: Kateregga doesn’t want to play for me
- Rayon Sports' Ivan Minnaert pledges open CAF Champions League rematch with Mamelodi Sundowns
- Ivan Minnaert at FootballDatabase.eu
- Ivan Minnaert on LinkedIn
- Mega Pro Football Academy Profile
- : Belgian Ivan Minnaert: 'Working in Libya is not that bad
- : Precious away draw for Ittihad against Gendarmerie