MYANMAR NAMES FALOPA AS NEW NATIONAL COACH

Falopa, who had previously played for Palmeiras and Sao Caetano, is not only a FIFA Technical Instructor but also a Technical Director for the Brazilian Football Coaches Association (ABTF).

Having graduated with a Bachelor in Sports & Physical Education, Falopa also earned a Master in Football from the University of St. Sao Paulo.

PLAYING CAREER

1961-1963: S.E Palmeiras (Futsal), Sao Paulo/Brazil
1964-1966: S.E Palmeiras, Sao Paulo/Brazil
1970-1971: Saad S.C/Sao Caetano (Professional Team)/Brazil
1972-1975: University of Santo Andre, Sao Paulo/Brazil

COACHING CAREER

2005-2006: Oman FA – Technical Manager Youth National Team
2002-2004: South Africa F.A – Technical Director of all National Teams
1995-2002: CONCACAF Technical Director
1994-1995: Santos Football Club (Technical Manager), Brazil
1993-1994: Uniao de Mogi F.C, Brazil
1991-1992: Nagoya Grampus (Toyota F.C), Japan
1990: S.E Palmeiras, Brazil
1989-1990: T.K Club, Cameroon/Africa
1986-1988: Brazilian Senior National Team (with Pele and Rivelino etc)
1985-1986: Al Shabab /UAE
1983-1985: Al Manama Club/ Bahrain
1982-1983: Al Webda / Bahrain
1979-1982: Al Khor (Al Talawon) / Qatar
1977-1978: Marilia A.C, Brazil
1975-1976: Mackenzie University, Brazil
1974-1975: Commercial F.C, Brazil
Former CAF & CONCACAF Technical Instructor

AWARDS RECEIVED AS A COACH

2006: Honor by Sao Paulo Coaching Association – Brazil
2003: World Youth Champion – Danone Nations Cup – Paris/France (South Africa FA)
2003: South Africa Qualification for African Cup 2004 in Tunisia
1995: Runners-up (Brazilian Championship) as Technical Manager in Santos FC
1992: Champion (Konica Cup in Japan) with Nagoya Grampus (Toyota)
1989: Champion (President Cup in Cameroon) with Torneere K.C.
1987: Runners-up (World Senior Cup) with Brazilian Seniors National Team
1980: Runners-up (Emir Cup in Qatar) with Al Khor (Al Ta’a won)