Baysufinov named new head coach of Kazakhstan’s national football team
The Kazakhstani Football Federation announced on Wednesday the appointment of Talgat Baysufinov as new head coach of the national football team, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Talgat Baysufinov acted as the Kazakhstani men’s national football team's interim coach ahead of his appointment today.
Baysufinov, who previously had twice served as the national team’s head coach in 2016-17 and 2020-22, led the team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, where Kazakhstan beat Liechtenstein (4-0), as well as tied with North Macedonia (1-1), and Belgium (1-1).
His coaching career includes spells with FC Yesil-Bogatyr, FC Aksu, FC Irtysh Pavlodar, FC Akzhayik, as well as the youth national team. During his playing career, Baysufinov played for FC Irtysh Pavlodar, FC Metallurg Temirtau, FC Yenbek, FC Ekibastuzets, FC Zhetysu Taldykorgan, FC Vostok.
Earlier, Qazinform reported England’s Arsenal will host Kazakhstan’s Kairat in London in a Matchday 8 fixture of the UEFA Champions League on the night of January 28-29.