Kafa picks Popov to replace Devan as a coach


KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Mei -- Presiden Persatuan Bola Sepak Kelantan (KAFA), Tan Sri Annuar Musa (kiri) bergambar bersama Jurulatih Pasukan Bola Sepak Kelantan yang baharu, Velizar Emilov Popov (kanan) pada sidang media Persatuan Bola Sepak Kelantan (KAFA) di Bangunan MARA hari ini. -- fotoBERNAMA (2016) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kelantan FA (Kafa) have signed Bulgarian coach Velizar Popov in a bid to restore the Red Warriors’ dwindling fortunes.

The 40-year-old former Maldives national team coach will replace K. Devan, who resigned on Wednesday.

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