Senegalese footballer and manager
Omar Daf (born 12 February 1977) is a Senegalese football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of Ligue 2 club Amiens. A Senegal international with French nationality, Daf represented his country at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He played as a full-back, but could also play at centre-back.
Club career
Born in Dakar, Daf began playing football with US Gorée. At age 17, a Belgian football scout, Karel Brokken, recruited him to Belgian Second Division side K.V.C. Westerlo, where he began his professional career. A year later, Daf joined French Championnat National 2 side Thonon-Chablais, before embarking on a 12-year spell with Sochaux in 1997.[1]
Managerial career
In November 2018, Daf became manager of Sochaux.[2] In January 2019, he extended his contract until 2021.[3]
In June 2023, Daf was appointed as the manager of Ligue 2 club Amiens.[4]
Honours
Senegal
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