Chovanec takes over as new coach of Bani Yas

Bani Yas have officially unveiled their new coach Jozef Chovanec at a press conference held at the club’s premises. Chovanec was appointed as head coach of Pro League side Bani Yas two-week back. Chovanec, who replaces Argentine Gabriel Calderon, has been handed a one-year contract. The 52-year-old from Czech Republic joins the new club after four spells with AC Sparta Prague. “Bani Yas are a side to be reckoned with and they have all the potentials to make a strong team. I have watched some of the Bani Yas’s football matches on the video and noticed that they have some very good players including Senegalese striker Andre Senghor. “Things did not go too well last season because of various reasons but I will try my best to achieve good results for the club,” said Chovanec. The press briefing was also attended by Abdulhakim Al Suwaidi, member board of directors of Bani Yas. The Gulf Today .