All Whites: Darren Bazeley to leave role in December
New Zealand Football has announced that head coach Darren Bazeley will step down at the end of the year. The decision follows the team's failure to progress past the group stages at the FIFA World Cup.
Why it matters
The departure marks a significant leadership change for the national men's football team as they look to rebuild after a disappointing tournament performance.
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley will leave the role at the end of the year. Photo / Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley admits he is disappointed not to be staying on in the role, with New Zealand Football confirming the 54-year-old will depart at the end of the year, citing results that have fallen short of expectations.
Bazeley has overseen a significant period for the men’s team during his four years at the helm, guiding the All Whites to their third Fifa World Cup and their first appearance at the tournament since 2010.
His tenure has produced a number of notable results against teams from outside the OFC region, including beating African champions Cote d’Ivoire and a victory over Chile at Eden Park in March this year .
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