Wales manager Chris Coleman has signed a new contract to keep him in charge of the side through to World Cup 2018.
ADVERTISEMENT
Chris Coleman signs new Wales contract
Wales manager Chris Coleman has signed a new contract to keep him charge of the country through to World Cup 2018
___5066610___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___5066610___2016___6___12___1___coleman-cropped_1heovngzdtrm12u0uly6akyne
Recommended articles
The 45-year-old took over in January 2012 following the death of previous boss Gary Speed.
Coleman could only guide Wales to fifth position in their six-team qualifying group for World Cup 2014.
However, he made history by leading the country to Euro 2016, finishing second to Belgium in their qualification group as Wales celebrated reaching their first major tournament since 1958.
ADVERTISEMENT
Coleman's men have been drawn in Group B with England, Russia and Slovakia for the competition in France, which begins on June 10.
"Everyone knows what managing Wales means to me," the manager said at a media conference.
"Leading my country in France this summer will be the proudest moment of my career and I'm delighted to have an opportunity to do the same in Russia in 2018.
"We have learned a lot as a national team over the past few years, we will learn a lot from the Euros this summer, we must use all these experiences to push forward.
"I am delighted that this has been agreed before the European Championships next month. We get together on Tuesday for our pre-tournament camp in Portugal."
ADVERTISEMENT
Coleman's previous deal had been due to expire after Euro 2016, with the agreement ending a protracted period of negotiations.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Kurt Okraku’s administration is the best ever in Ghana’s history – Mohammed Polo
The Intersection of Enthusiasm: United Kingdom's local motorsports and Ghana's rising stars
Video: Watch Fatawu Issahaku’s hat trick in Leicester City’s win against Southampton
RTU suspends coach Abdulai Mumin over match-fixing allegations
Hearts of Oak are better off playing with an empty post than using Richard Attah – Taylor
Sorry for causing you a lot of pain – Dr. Prosper Ogum apologizes to Kotoko fans
Govt hasn't paid us – African Games gold medalist Winnifred Ntumi 'cries' out
Dumsor is part of the reasons why we lost against Legon Cities – Hearts of Oak coach
