Yeghishe Melikyan has been appointed as the new head coach of the Armenian national football team.
The 46-year-old specialist’s candidacy was approved today by the members of the Executive Committee of the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA).
Melikyan’s contract will be in effect until November 2026.
Speaking about his appointment, Yeghishe Melikyan said: “I am proud to take on the role of head coach of the Armenian national team. I fully understand the challenges and the responsibility that come with this position, but I am ready to walk this path with honor. All of my decisions will be made in the best interest of the national team and Armenian football. Now is the time to unite our efforts. I call on the entire football community to rally around the national team.”
FFA President Armen Melikbekyan also commented on the appointment: “The Football Federation of Armenia has decided to change the course of development for the national team. We are grateful to John van ’t Schip for his work. Now, we are entrusting the leadership of the team to an Armenian specialist who knows our football inside and out. He has come a long way — from being a player for the national team to becoming a two-time champion coach in Armenian club football in recent years.”
“We are hopeful that through close cooperation between the FFA staff and Yeghishe Melikyan, along with daily hard work, the Armenian national team will achieve strong results. I believe that with unity and collective effort, we can take a step forward,” Melikbekyan said.
