Eiður Smári takes on new coaching role

Former Icelandic international Eiður Smári Guðjohnsen has been appointed to the coaching staff of KA's men's first team. The club announced the move, stating that Guðjohnsen will collaborate with head coach Hallgrímur Jónasson and his team as they navigate the remainder of the season.

Guðjohnsen's arrival prompts a change within the coaching setup. Atli Sveinn Þórarinsson will step down from the first-team staff to concentrate on coaching KA's U23 men's team and the club's elite development program. This adjustment aims to bolster the team's efforts in their upcoming challenges.

KA currently occupies the eleventh and second-to-last position in the Besta deildin, Iceland's top football league, with 16 points from 19 matches. The team faces a significant battle to avoid relegation.

Guðjohnsen, widely regarded as one of Iceland's most prominent footballers, previously managed FH in 2022 and served as an assistant coach for the Icelandic national team. More recently, he has worked as a media pundit, notably for RÚV during the World Cup and is set to appear on Sýn Sport for the upcoming English football season.