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Hovsepyan appointed Armenia coach

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 by Khachick Chakhoyan

Sargis Hovsepyan, Armenia's most-capped player, will lead the country until the end of UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying, remaining boss of the U21s and FC Pyunik.

Sargis Hovsepyan receiving his 100-cap award in 2011
Sargis Hovsepyan receiving his 100-cap award in 2011 ©HFF

Armenia Under-21 coach Sargis Hovsepyan has accepted the challenge of leading the senior national team through the remainder of UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying.

The 42-year-old, who is also coach of Armenian Premier League leaders FC Pyunik, steps in after Bernard Challandes resigned on 29 March following a 2-1 defeat in Albania that left Armenia bottom of Group I with only one point from four matches.

Capped a record 131 times by Armenia, former FC Zenit defender Hovsepyan has a tough first task as coach when Portugal visit on 13 June.

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