John Utaka Appointed Head Coach Of Women’s Football Club In France
John Utaka, 43, has been appointed manager of Montpellier's women's team, replacing Frédéric Mendy. He will share coaching duties with Baptiste Merle until the end of the season under the supervision of Jean-Louis Saez. Utaka has a rich history with Montpellier, having played a key role in the men's team's Ligue 1 title win in 2012 and later joining as a youth team attacking coach in 2020. He briefly managed the women's team in 2021 and earned his UEFA A Licence in 2022. Utaka will oversee the team, which is currently fifth in Division 1 Féminine, with the goal of closing the gap with third-placed
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