Tom Saintfiet Appointed Interim Coach of Togo for Mauritius Clash Tom Saintfiet has been officially named interim coach of Togo for their upcoming March 28 friendly against Mauritius, according to reports from the Togolese press. The match falls within the FIFA international window and is part of the Hawks’ preparations for future competitive fixtures. However, his tenure may be short-lived, as sources close to the Togolese football federation suggest that no decision has been finalized regarding who will lead Togo through the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This appointment follows the breakdown in negotiations between the normalization committee and Abalo Dosseh, who had initially been announced as interim coach and was expected to serve as a future assistant. Tom Saintfiet, a Belgian coach with extensive experience across the African continent, was previously on the shortlist for the Togo head coach position in June, a role that eventually went to Tchanilé Tchakala. Saintfiet is familiar with African football, having managed national teams including Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. He most recently coached Free State Stars in South Africa but was dismissed last November after a mixed run of results. Saintfiet also made headlines in the past for a controversial accusation of racism against former Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, a case that gained international attention and was ultimately mediated by FIFA.
Togo: Tom Saintfiet to Lead the Hawks Against Mauritius?
