AFC Asian Cup - Dalic appointed UAE head coach

Dubai: Zlatko Dalic was revealed as the new head coach of the United Arab Emirates Wednesday.

The 59-year-old takes over from Cosmin Olariou, who lasted 13 months in the role after replacing Paulo Bento.

Dalic comes with the pedigree of having led Croatia to the final of FIFA World Cup 2018 and the semi-finals four years later.

West Asia is a familiar surrounding for the Croat who spent seven years coaching clubs in Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Al Faisaly and Al Hilal SFC were the two clubs he coached in Saudi Arabia but it was with Al Ain FC that he worked his magic the most.

League and Cup triumphs were achieved as well as a runners-up finish in the AFC Champions League 2016™.

Dalic will mastermind UAE’s charge at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ where they will battle Korea Republic, Vietnam and Yemen in Group E.

Photo: AFP

Dalic appointed UAE head coach