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82 coaches apply to replace Daniel Cousin in Gabon

An overwhelming 82 coaches, including 14 Africans, have applied for the vacant post to coach the Gabon national team.

The next coach will replace Cousin who was fired in March following his failure to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

After the vacancy was opened early this month, many coaches have submitted their applications to replace Cousin. The post of technical director is also up for grabs.

“For the position of national coach: 82 applications (14 Africans including four Gabonese, 62 Europeans, five South Americans and one American),” announced Fegafoot in a statement.