Rudi Gutendorf’s globe-trotting career, spanning half a century, saw him coach a record 55 teams. Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93, according to several German media outlets. Born in Koblenz on the banks of the Rhine, the man dubbed “Restless Rudi”
Tanzania
The Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, as the continent’s finest young players compete for the prestigious youth title over two weeks in Tanzania. Age-grade competitions are taken particularly seriously in Africa, and the U-17 Afcon has, over the years, offered a first glimpse of some of the continent’s brightest young talents.