Maurice Cooreman
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Maurice Cooreman (1943 – 31 May 2022) was a Belgian football manager who coached primarily in Africa.
Career
Cooreman led Ocean Boys to the title in 2006, but was sacked in September 2006 and then rehired two weeks later.[1][2] He managed Enyimba from October 2006 to November 2008,[3][4] and received a five match ban in April 2008 after attacking a referee.[5] He was appointed manager of Ghanaian side Asante Kotoko in November 2008,[6] but was sacked in February 2009.[7]
Cooreman also managed NPA, Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars and Gabros International. He was hired in August 2009 to coach Kaduna United FC.[8]
On 30 August 2010, Cooreman, who led Kaduna United to a historic Federation Cup glory for the first time for the state, decided to extend his stay with the team for another year.[9]
On 20 February 2012, Cooreman was named as the new head coach of Warri Wolves.[10] He signed a one-year contract with Gombe United in October 2012.[11] He resigned for health in 2014.[12] He was hired in March 2015 as coach of second-division Ikorodu United.[13]
After helping Ikorodu win promotion, he signed for Akwa United ahead of the 2016 season for a chance to coach again in continental football.[14] He returned to Ikorodu in January 2017 after being sacked by Akwa.[15][16]
Personal life
He had three children, including sons Davy and Steve who are professional footballers in Belgium. He was married to a Nigerian woman.[17]
Cooreman died in Belgium on 31 May 2022 at the age of 79.[18]
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