Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, the Portuguese champions announced on Thursday, following the sacking of Joao Pereira.

Following Joao Pereira’s dismissal, Sporting announced on Thursday that Rui Borges has been named head coach. According to Sporting, Borges The post Sporting Appoints Rui Borges As New Manager first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Sporting has announced Rui Borges as their new head coach, replacing Joao Pereira. Borges signed a contract until June 2026. Pereira was dismissed after a poor run, and Borges comes from Vitoria Guimaraes.

Sporting Lisbon sacked Ruben Amorim’s successor Joel Perreira within weeks of his appointment, the Portuguese top division side announced on Thursday.

Sporting have appoint Rui Borges as head coach following the sacking of Joao Pereira, who spent just over a month in charge of the Portuguese club after Ruben Amorim's departure.

Sporting CP have fired Ruben Amorim's successor João Pereira eight games into his tenure as head coach and named Rui Borges to the role.