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Ebola Threat Not Running Ex-Sierra Leone Manager out of Africa

Ebola virus: Johnny McKinstry vows to stay in Sierra Leone

There is an almost missionary zeal to Johnny McKinstry's devotion to his job in Sierra Lone...

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."

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"

Ebola virus: Johnny McKinstry vows to stay in Sierra Leone

"One day my Academy boys will be the leaders of this country"....

Football coach's fight against Ebola

Former Sierra Leone coach, 29, opts against fleeing the country in order to manage a youth academy....

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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.