Soccer-Shiels steps down as Northern Ireland women's coach

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2022 - Group A - Norway v Northern Ireland - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - July 7, 2022 Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels before the match REUTERS/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Northern Ireland women's manager Kenny Shiels has left his role, the country's football association (IFA) said on Tuesday.

The 66-year-old took over the team in May 2019, succeeding Alfie Wylie, and had a year remaining on his contract.