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Contact Ebola Threat Not Running Ex-Sierra Leone Manager out of Africa
There is an almost missionary zeal to Johnny McKinstry's devotion to his job in Sierra Lone...
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Today FM - The Last Word: Matt Cooper speaks with Coach McKinstry
Sierra Leone National Football coach Johnny McKinstry speak with Matt Cooper on The Last Word...
Life holds no bars for coach who relishes thinking outside of bubble
Behind the gate and walls of the compound, a twentysomething Northern Irishman is pondering politics, the ebola virus and the worth of football...
The odds he could beat. Ebola was a different matter
"Irishman Johnny McKinstry oversaw Sierra Leone’s rise to a top 50 place on Fifa’s rankings, despite Ebola ravaging the country. Then he was fired."
Michael Clarke Show: Johnny McKinstry interview - Sierra Leone and the future
Johnny McKinstry reflects on his time in charge of Sierra Leone, reveals how he found out he was sacked and discusses plans for the future...
Johnny McKinstry does it the tough way as Sierra Leone’s coach.
Johnny McKinstry could be doing it a more straightforward way...
McKinstry's Leone Stars shine with purpose
"...what is even more remarkable is what the young Northern Irishman has done with the Sierra Leone team"
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- Expertise and Professional background; recent media coverage and latest appearances / events
- Work in elite player development and key highlights
- Experience in professional football management, his work curent work with the Uganda 'Cranes'; his work with the Rwanda 'Amavubi', and his achievements with the Sierra Leone Stars.
About Coach McKinstry
Coach McKinstry is a UEFA Pro Licensed Football Coach. He is currently Head Coach of the Uganda National Team - the Uganda 'Cranes'. By December 2019, after only 3 months in charge, Uganda had won CECAFA 2019; were sitting top of their AFCON qualification group; and had secured 9 wins and 1 draw from 10 games.
He was International Manager and Head Coach of the Rwanda National Football Team (2015-16). Within just 17 months he led Rwanda to a number of highs - including their first ever appearance in the knockout stages of a major international tournament (Quarter-finals of CHAN, Jan 2016) and finished runner-up in CECAFA (Dec 2105), being named 'Coach of the Tournament' for his efforts.
He was Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Men's Football team (2013-14). Within just over a year, he had led Sierra Leone to their highest ever FIFA World and African rankings - 7th in Africa and 50th in the World (August 2014). He was Head Coach of Saif Sporting Club, Bangladesh Premier League (2018-19); and FK Kauno Zalgiris, Lithuanian A-Lyga (2017-18). He is a European (UEFA), American (NSCAA) and university qualified football coach.
Coach McKinstry is a member of 'Common Goal'. Together members seek to support high-impact organisations that harness the power of football to advance the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Coach McKinstry is a UEFA Pro Coach and Professional football manager, with experience of coaching in Africa, America and Europe.Read More
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Coach McKinstry is a professional football manager with experience at full international level (Uganda, Rwanda & Sierra Leone).Read More
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Coach McKinstry has extensive experience in elite player development, at both full international level and in elite academies.Read More
Quotes: What the media say
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Under his management, the team played attractive football, scored goals and racked up some important results.
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It stands testament to his adaptability, hunger and talent ... that McKinstry has tamed the toughest challenges and risen to become one of the best young managers in football today.
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Very few 29-year-olds have managed a national football team. None have done it while that country is being brought to its knees by Ebola.
Read MoreBBC Sport
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