By Muctar Koroma
One of the leading football clubs in Sierra Leone which is currently a force to reckon with, the Real Mack Football Club, has disclosed that it has signed a one year contract with Steven Appleton as the club’s Head Coach.
It has been well established that Steven Appleton comes with a distinguished coaching career as he had worked with Stoke City, Accrington Stanley, Aldafna FC, and the English Football Association serving as a Coach Educator, delivering FA coaching courses to new coaches who were pursuing a career in coaching.
Mahmoud Mackie, Chief Executive Officer of Real Mack intimated how he is excited to have finally reached an agreement to bring a foreign coach to Sierra Leone football. He underscored that this appointment will prove to the world that Sierra Leone is positioning herself among the best in African football.
Steven Appleton, also, disclosed that he is excited to join Real Mack football Club and committed to give his best for the club.
“I am looking forward to the new season in Sierra Leone football, to join the club, meet the staff and fans, looking forward to a very successful partnership,” disclosed Steven.
Coach Steven highlighted that he is aware that the club and Executive are ambitious and as such he is committed to help promote the club to the Sierra Leone Premier league.
“More than just performances and results, Steven brings a wealth of experience, both as a former player and as a coach, bound with a desire to give the young players their chance and a deep understanding of football. He is a competent Coach to take Real Mack to the Sierra Leone Premier league,” said the CEO of Real Mack FC.
The CEO further expressed thanks to the current coaching staff of the Club for their hard work and relentless efforts, the fans and everyone at the club who are behind even Appleton as he looks to take the Club to where it should be and build the next stage of the club’s history.
Mahmoud Mackie revealed that Steven’s appointment as head coach of Real Mack FC will inject new blood into Sierra Leone football and send a clear message that Sierra Leone is ready to create an impact on Africa football.
Steven has a very solid youth background producing football stars who are currently playing professional football in the English Premier League.
The signing of Steven Appleton is part of the contract Real Mack football Club signed with Seedorf SoccerLink Academy and Agency.
