Sebastien Pocognoli discussed as suitable for Scotland head coach role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:39 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Sebastien Pocognoli discussed as suitable for Scotland head coach role

Summary

Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed as Scotland's new head coach, confirmed on August 19, 2026. The announcement coincides with Hibernian's visit to Ghent for the Conference League, providing opportunities for Scottish journalists to inquire about Pocognoli. Rik De Mil, current coach of Gent, praised Pocognoli’s coaching abilities, highlighting his communication style and tactical development during his tenure at Union Saint-Gilloise. De Mil believes Pocognoli is ready for the challenge in Scotland after gaining valuable experience and evolving his coaching approach in previous roles. The new appointment is expected to shape the national team's future strategies.

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•Sebastien Pocognoli appointed Scotland head coach on August 19, 2026
•Rik De Mil praises Pocognoli's coaching abilities and communication style
•Pocognoli's experience at Union Saint-Gilloise highlighted
•Hibernian playing against Ghent enhances media inquiries about Pocognoli
•Pocognoli's tactical evolution noted by De Mil during press discussions

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2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Pocognoli 'at the level' to take Scotland job - De Mil

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In the week Scotland appointed a Belgian head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, it was of great use that Hibernian headed to Ghent in the Conference League. It meant a few inquisitive Scottish journalists were allowed to throw some questions of the national team's new boss to one of his former contemporaries, Gent coach Rik De Mil. The former goalkeeper was in charge of Charleroi when Pocognoli guided Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years.
— Yahoo Sports

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