Bashundhara Kings appoint Sergio Farias as the new head coach

Bangladesh Premier League side Bashundhara Kings have appointed Brazilian tactician Sergio Farias as their new head coach ahead of the AFC Challenge League assignment.

The 58-year-old replaces Romanian coach Valeriu Tița, who took charge after the departure of long-serving Spanish coach Oscar Bruzon.

Farias brings a wealth of international experience to the Kings’ dugout. He previously coached Brazil’s U-17 and U-20 national teams, guiding the U-17s to the South American Championship title in 2001. On the club stage, he enjoyed a successful stint with South Korean side Pohang Steelers, winning the AFC Champions League in 2009. That same year, he led the club to a third-place finish at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Farias was also named K League Manager of the Year in 2007, a testament to his consistent success in Asia.

His appointment comes at a critical time for the Kings, who are set to compete in the AFC Challenge League playoffs next month. They will face Syria’s Al-Karamah in a decisive fixture on August 12 in Doha, aiming to book a place in the main round of the tournament.