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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Greek coach Petros Koukouras will not be part of the ongoing rebuilding at SC Villa.<\/p>\n

He has been shown the exit by club president Omar Mandela after just one season in charge of the Jogoos.<\/p>\n

The writing was on the wall that the 34-year-old tactician was to face the knife after several club officials openly castigated him in a regrettable season that saw Villa survive the relegation scare late on.<\/p>\n

Sacked SC Villa coach Petros Koukouras is seen at the touchline while he was still in-charge of the club. PHOTO\/FILE\/EDDIE CHICCO<\/p>\n

The press release that confirmed his sacking called the divorce an amicable one and also stated that his hitherto deputy Jackson ‘Nelly’ Magera takes on the reigns on a temporary basis.<\/p>\n

Koukouras’ side finished 12th on the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table with just eight wins and 12 losses.<\/p>\n

His side lacked an identity and zeal to fight which Koukouras blamed on the inexperience and quality of the players he had at his disposal.<\/p>\n

Koukouras was brought in by the regime that was replaced by Mandela and colleagues. His job has been a precarious one since that management shift.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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