Vikhovanets of Dynamo Kiev and ex-football player of the national team of Ukraine Igor Zhabchenko was officially appointed as the head coach of the amateur club SFK Sokil iz Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka. The team's press service reported this.

The club said that the recognition of Zhabchenko is a logical step in the development of Sokol, which will not combine the power of tradition with a clear vector of progress and growing ambitions. An extremely professional football player known for his record of high-level performances and pragmatic approach to work.

The new coach shares the philosophy of the club, which is based on team values, discipline, commitment and respect for the team.. The coach is tasked with forming a competitive team that will actually compete for the championship title in the coming season..

SFK Sokil Nini is a finalist of the Kiev Region Cup and is preparing for a fundamental confrontation with Dengoff, which will become the first serious testing for the team under the leadership of Zhabchenko.

Igor Zhabchenko completed his professional career in 2001, playing for Dynamo, Shakhtar, Chornomorets and other Ukrainian clubs, as well as playing 11 matches at the national team of Ukraine.