By Canadian Press

Wilfried Nancy lands head coaching job with CF Montreal

Mar 8, 2021 | 9:43 AM

MONTREAL — Former CF Montreal assistant coach Wilfried Nancy has been promoted to head coach.

The MLS team made the announcement today.

The 43-year-old Nancy has been an assistant coach with the first team since 2016.

Nancy takes over for Thierry Henry, who resigned last month, citing family reasons.

A native of France, Nancy joined CF Montreal to help coach its academy program when it debuted in 2011.

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Assistant coaches Kwame Ampadu and Laurent Ciman, goalkeeper coach Remy Vercoutre and fitness coach Jules Gueguen will complete Nancy’s staff.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 8, 2021.

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