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Barić on board for Albania

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Albania are to be led by veteran coach Otto Barić, the man who took Croatia all the way to UEFA EURO 2004™, as they bid to qualify for the 2008 finals.

Albania are to be led by veteran coach Otto Barić in their UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying campaign.

Duka confirmation
The 74-year-old's appointment was confirmed by the Football Association of Albania (FSF) executive committee today, meaning he will replace Hans-Peter Briegel who left the post last month. FSF president Armando Duka said: "Baric will come to Albania soon to sign all the papers and the new contract." Barić is a highly-respected coach, having guided Croatia to the UEFA EURO 2004™ finals, while he has also led the Austrian national team and several club sides in both countries. Albania will compete in UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying Group G, a pool which the Netherlands are favourite to top.

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