Former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United Joaquim Francisco Filho has been appointed coach of Mauritius.
The tactician who joined Manchester United as a youth coach, working with Sir Alex Ferguson, also acting as an interpreter for Cristiano Ronaldo takes over from Joe Tshupula.
Tshupula announced his resignation after the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers where Mauritius failed to reach the next round.
In his own words, Filho believes Mauritius will thrive because the country has great potential.
“I have noticed that there is a great willingness to learn and improve here in Mauritius,” Filho is quoted by BBC Sport.
“It is most important. You have to learn the basics, and then climb the ladder step by step.”
“A lot remains to be done in Mauritius especially at technical level.
“In football, the most important thing is technique whereas the physical part comes next.
“Above all, with these youngsters, we must make them footballers before we make them athletes.
“We must promote the skill and execution of movement,” added Filho.
