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Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager's jobs at once in bizarre career move
The retired star has got a growing CV in management SOL SEARCHING Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager's jobs at once in bizarre career move NEWCASTLE icon Nolberto Solano has landed two managerial jobs at once, less than a year after being sacked from an English non-league outfit. Solano, affectionately nicknamed Nobby Solano, has been appointed as the manager of both the Pakistan national team AND their U23s side. Advertisement 3 Nolberto Solano has been announced as the new Pakistan and Pakistan U23s manager Credit: Getty 3 The retired midfielder is a Newcastle United cult hero Credit: AFP The 50-year-old, who also laced up his boots for Aston Villa and West Ham during his playing days, was announced as the new boss of Fifa's 201st best side this week. Mohsen Gilani, president of the Pakistan Football Federation, said in a statement: "We have hired the services of Solano with a hope that he will bring more energy and zest to the national players and lift our standings at the international level." Pakistan have never qualified for a major tournament and are hoping that Solano can guide them there for a first time. Solano will take charge of his first game as boss of the U23s in September when they take on Iraq, Cambodia and Oman in their bid to qualify for the U23 Asian Cup next year. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IRON IT OUT West Ham face vacating London Stadium if major sporting event gets green light While his stint as senior boss will begin in October with two clashes against Afghanistan for 2027 Asian Cup qualifying. It's not Solano's first foray into international management, having spend seven years an assistant for the Peru national side as well as managing their Olympic team from 2019 to 2020. As a player Solano racked up 95 caps for Peru, scoring 20 times. His managerial career has seen him work all over the globe, taking charge of clubs in Peru, Sweden and Canada. Advertisement 3 Solano worked as the assistant manager for the Peru national team for seven years Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While he even had a short spell in charge of Northern Premier League Division One side Blyth Spartans in 2024. However he was sacked after just six games into the season after failing to win a single match. Advertisement Where Liverpool's Ekitike talks leave Isak and Newcastle | Transfers Exposed Solano has plenty of experience on the pitch as well as in the technical area with over 300 Premier League appearances to his name. The midfielder played for Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham in England's top flight before going on to have spells in his home nation of Peru and the Greek second division. He later returned to England to play lower down the Football League with Leicester and Hull before hanging up his boots at Hartlepool in 2012. Solano is a hero in Peru where he is considered one of the most famous celebrities in the country - so much so that his wedding was broadcast on national television. Advertisement While he is heralded by Toon fans not only for his playing ability, but his musical talents too. Solano was noted for his trumpet playing abilities and even formed his own salsa band named The Geordie Latinos. On the pitch he played with some of the greats of the game including Alan Shearer at Newcastle and Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager's jobs at once in bizarre career move
NEWCASTLE icon Nolberto Solano has landed two managerial jobs at once, less than a year after being sacked from an English non-league outfit. Solano, affectionately nicknamed Nobby Solano, has been appointed as the manager of both the Pakistan national team AND their U23s side. 3 Nolberto Solano has been announced as the new Pakistan and Pakistan U23s manager Credit: Getty 3 The retired midfielder is a Newcastle United cult hero Credit: AFP The 50-year-old, who also laced up his boots for Mohsen Gilani, president of the Pakistan Football Federation, said in a statement: "We have hired the services of Solano with a hope that he will bring more energy and zest to the national players and lift our standings at the international level." Pakistan have never qualified for a major tournament and are hoping that Solano can guide them there for a first time. Solano will take charge of his first game as boss of the U23s in September when they take on Iraq, Cambodia and Oman in their bid to qualify for the U23 Asian Cup next year. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL While his stint as senior boss will begin in October with two clashes against Afghanistan for 2027 Asian Cup qualifying. It's not Solano's first foray into international management, having spend seven years an assistant for the As a player Solano racked up 95 caps for Peru, scoring 20 times. His managerial career has seen him work all over the globe, taking charge of clubs in Peru, Most read in Football 3 Solano worked as the assistant manager for the Peru national team for seven years Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While he even had a However he was sacked after just six games into the season after failing to win a single match. Where Liverpool's Ekitike talks leave Isak and Newcastle | Transfers Exposed Solano has plenty of experience on the pitch as well as in the technical area with over 300 Premier League appearances to his name. The midfielder played for Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham in England's top flight before going on to have spells in his home nation of Peru and the Greek second division. He later returned to England to play lower down the Football League with Leicester and Hull before hanging up his boots at Hartlepool in 2012. Solano is a hero in Peru where he is considered one of the most famous celebrities in the country - so much so that his wedding was broadcast on national television. While he is heralded by Toon fans not only for his playing ability, but his musical talents too. Solano was noted for his trumpet playing abilities and even formed his own salsa band named The Geordie Latinos. On the pitch he played with some of the greats of the game including Alan Shearer at Newcastle and Diego Maradona at Nolberto Solano's career Here's a look at Solano's incredible career as a player and a manager... Playing career 1993 - 1997: Club Sporting Cristal 1993: Deportivo Muncipal (loan) 1997 - 1998: Boca Juniors 1998 - 2004: Newcastle United 2004 - 2006: Aston Villa 2006 - 2007: Newcastle United 2007 - 2008: West Ham 2008 - 2009: AE Larisa 2009 - 2010: Universitario de Deportes 2010: Leicester City 2010 - 2011: Hull City 2011 - 2012: Hartlepool Management career 2012: Benfield FC - Assistant Manager 2012: Universitario de Deportes - Manager 2013: Jose Galvez - Manager 2015 - 2022: Peru National team - Assistant Manager 2019 - 2020: Peru U23 - Manager 2023: AFC Eskilstuna - Manager 2024: Blyth Spartans - Manager 2024: San Marcos - Manager 2024-2025: Santos de Nasca - Manager 2025 - Pakistan and Pakistan U23s - Manager
The Sun
22-07-2025
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- The Sun
Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager's jobs at once in bizarre career move
The retired star has got a growing CV in management SOL SEARCHING Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager's jobs at once in bizarre career move NEWCASTLE icon Nolberto Solano has landed two managerial jobs at once, less than a year after being sacked from an English non-league outfit. Solano, affectionately nicknamed Nobby Solano, has been appointed as the manager of both the Pakistan national team AND their U23s side. 3 Nolberto Solano has been announced as the new Pakistan and Pakistan U23s manager Credit: Getty 3 The retired midfielder is a Newcastle United cult hero Credit: AFP The 50-year-old, who also laced up his boots for Aston Villa and West Ham during his playing days, was announced as the new boss of Fifa's 201st best side this week. Mohsen Gilani, president of the Pakistan Football Federation, said in a statement: "We have hired the services of Solano with a hope that he will bring more energy and zest to the national players and lift our standings at the international level." Pakistan have never qualified for a major tournament and are hoping that Solano can guide them there for a first time. Solano will take charge of his first game as boss of the U23s in September when they take on Iraq, Cambodia and Oman in their bid to qualify for the U23 Asian Cup next year. While his stint as senior boss will begin in October with two clashes against Afghanistan for 2027 Asian Cup qualifying. It's not Solano's first foray into international management, having spend seven years an assistant for the Peru national side as well as managing their Olympic team from 2019 to 2020. As a player Solano racked up 95 caps for Peru, scoring 20 times. His managerial career has seen him work all over the globe, taking charge of clubs in Peru, Sweden and Canada. 3 Solano worked as the assistant manager for the Peru national team for seven years Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While he even had a short spell in charge of Northern Premier League Division One side Blyth Spartans in 2024. However he was sacked after just six games into the season after failing to win a single match. Where Liverpool's Ekitike talks leave Isak and Newcastle | Transfers Exposed Solano has plenty of experience on the pitch as well as in the technical area with over 300 Premier League appearances to his name. The midfielder played for Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham in England's top flight before going on to have spells in his home nation of Peru and the Greek second division. He later returned to England to play lower down the Football League with Leicester and Hull before hanging up his boots at Hartlepool in 2012. Solano is a hero in Peru where he is considered one of the most famous celebrities in the country - so much so that his wedding was broadcast on national television. While he is heralded by Toon fans not only for his playing ability, but his musical talents too. Solano was noted for his trumpet playing abilities and even formed his own salsa band named The Geordie Latinos. On the pitch he played with some of the greats of the game including Alan Shearer at Newcastle and Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Newcastle cult hero 'Nobby' Solano appointed Pakistan coach
Pakistan's embattled football federation has appointed former Newcastle United cult hero Nolberto 'Nobby' Solano as coach of their national teams to try to improve their dreadful record of never qualifying for a major tournament. Solano, 50, who also played for Aston Villa and West Ham United in the English Premier League before retiring in 2012, was an assistant coach for his country Peru when they qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "We have hired the services of Solano with a hope that he will bring more energy and zest to the national players and lift our standings at the international level," the Pakistan Football Federation president, Mohsen Gilani, said in a statement. The cricket-obsessed nation has reached the second round of Asian qualifying for the FIFA World Cup only once. Pakistan are 201st of 210 teams the in FIFA world men's team rankings, and have sought to improve standards by inducting players of Pakistan heritage based in the UK. Pakistan football has suffered badly from political parties fighting over control of the federation, which receives a large annual grant from world governing body FIFA. The federation was for 10 years run by a FIFA-appointed committee and earlier this year briefly suspended for political interference ahead of elections in May. FIFA in 2021 banned Pakistan from playing international matches for 15 months, also for political interference in the federation. Solano's first task will be with the under-23s men's team, who are due to face Cambodia, Iraq and Oman in September in qualifying for the U23 Asian Cup next year. Solano's first matches in charge of the senior team will be a double-header against Afghanistan in 2027 Asian Cup qualifying in October. Pakistan kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 away defeat to Syria in March and a 1-0 loss to Myanmar in Yangon last month. sh/ecl/dh
Washington Post
22-07-2025
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- Washington Post
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano named as Pakistan coach
ISLAMABAD — Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan's senior and under-23 teams. Solano will take over from Stephen Constantine and his first major assignment will be the AFC Under-23 qualifiers in September where Pakistan is grouped with Cambodia, Iraq and Oman. He will also be in charge for the remainder of Pakistan's 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, including a double-header against Afghanistan in October. Solano's appointment is the first major signing by the newly-elected Pakistan Football Federation with Mohsen Gilani as its president. 'Under President Mohsen Gilani's leadership, PFF proudly welcomes Nolberto Solano as Head Coach of Pakistan U23 with a pathway to the senior team!,' the PFF wrote on X while welcoming the former Peru winger. 'A true legend with EPL, World Cup & Copa América pedigree it's a new era for Pakistan football.' Solano was the assistant coach of Peru when his country qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 in Russia after 36 years. He left the national team in 2022 when Peru failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after it was beaten by Australia in an inter-continental playoff. Constantine led Pakistan to its first ever victory in a World Cup qualifier in Oct. 2023 and had been coaching the team on game-to-game basis after his one-year contract expired in November last year. ___ AP soccer:
