Jørn Andersen Takes on New National Team Coaching Role

Norwegian coach Jørn Andersen, 63, will continue his coaching career as the head coach of the Myanmar men's national football team. Andersen was presented in his new role on Thursday.

"I am excited to be in Myanmar," Andersen stated. Reports earlier in the week indicated that he was nearing a new national team job in Asia. This appointment comes after his departure from the Chinese club Yunnan Yukun in 2025.

The job in Myanmar is not without its complexities. Since the military coup in 2021, the country has been embroiled in a civil war, with over 100,000 people killed, according to conflict observer Acled. Andersen's decision to take on this role places him in a challenging geopolitical and humanitarian context.

Andersen brings a wealth of experience from his coaching stints in Asia. From 2016 to 2018, he managed the North Korean national team. Subsequently, he coached the Hong Kong national team for three years, from 2021 to 2024. His coaching career in the region follows a notable playing career, during which he became the first foreign player to be the top scorer in the German Bundesliga in 1990, netting 18 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt.

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I am excited to be in Myanmar.