RAEC Mons has dismissed head coach George Boateng following a difficult start to the season, the club announced Thursday.
Departure of George Boateng
The club confirmed the end of its professional relationship with Boateng via an official statement, citing a failure to meet the team’s competitive expectations. Despite acknowledging the coach’s daily commitment, leadership determined that the team required a new direction to align with the organization’s broader ambitions of reaching professional football.
The move follows a challenging run of form. RAEC Mons has managed only three victories in its first seven league matches. Currently sitting in the middle of the table, the team already faces a six-point deficit behind the league leaders, a gap the club management deemed unacceptable given their stated goals for the year.
Tactical Setback Against SL16 FC
The final match of Boateng’s tenure occurred Wednesday during a rescheduled fixture against SL16 FC. The Dragons were defeated 3-0, largely due to a hat-trick from Andi Zeqiri. The loss served as the immediate catalyst for the coaching change, as the club looked to halt a slide that has seen them struggle to replicate the momentum needed to secure promotion—an objective they narrowly missed last season to Excelsior Virton.
Interim Leadership Under Frederik D’Hollander
Frederik D’Hollander has been appointed as the interim coach to manage the A-squad’s training sessions while the club conducts a search for a permanent successor. The transition is effective immediately, with D’Hollander tasked with preparing the team for their upcoming match.
Upcoming Match in Habay-la-Neuve
The squad is scheduled to travel to face Habay-la-Neuve this Sunday. The club has expressed gratitude to Boateng for his service and has shifted its focus to finding a new head coach capable of unifying the team around its identity and long-term goals.
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