Rodolfo Zapata appointed coach of Fiji U20

Soccer

Rodolfo Zapata appointed coach of Fiji U20

By Krishneel Nair

Thursday 12/01/2023

Rodolfo Zapata . [Image: Fiji Football Association]

The Digicel Junior Bula boys now have Argentinian Rodolfo Zapata as their newly appointed coach.

He is from Bella Vista, Argentina.

Zapata started as a player in the Argentinian 2nd division as a goalkeeper.

Due to consecutive knee injuries, he retired from playing and started his coaching career.

He has been the Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, Head Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars, Head Coach of MP Black Aces FC in South Africa, Head Coach of Gaborone United in the Botswana Premier League, Township Rollers in Botswana and AS Los Angeles.

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