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John van 't Schip appointed new head coach of Kazakhstan

John van 't Schip has been appointed as the new head coach of Kazakhstan, marking his third role with a national team.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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John van 't Schip is the new head coach of Kazakhstan. This is his third position as a national team coach, following previous roles with Greece and Armenia. The 62-year-old Dutchman has reached an agreement with the Kazakhstan Football Federation.

Van 't Schip worked as an interim coach at Ajax during the 2024/2025 season. After this period, he was connected to the Armenian Football Federation for a few months. From mid-2025, he was without an employer and sought a new challenge.

Kazakhstan recently struggled to qualify for last summer's World Cup. In their qualification group, which included Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein, they were unable to advance.

The appointment of Van 't Schip is seen as an opportunity for Kazakhstan to reorient itself following missed major tournaments and to provide a new direction for the team.

The focus is on strengthening the national team, with hopes that Van 't Schip's experience at the highest level will positively impact the team's performance in future qualifications.

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