Andersen Confirmed as Myanmar Coach

Jørn Andersen (63), the Norwegian coach, has officially taken over as manager of Myanmar's men's national football team. The former coach of North Korea and Hong Kong expressed enthusiasm about his new role, saying "I am excited to be in Myanmar." wlop.pl

This is Andersen's first position since leaving Chinese club Yunnan Yukun in 2025. The 63-year-old from Fredrikstad has an extensive coaching record in Asia, having managed North Korea from 2016-2018 and Hong Kong from 2021-2024. The appointment comes amid ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar, where over 100,000 people have been killed since the military seized power in 2021.