Nicolas "Woody" Jacobs is a Namibian football manager who manages TAFIC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicolas Jacobs | ||
| Place of birth | Namibia | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2013–2015 | Stars | ||
| 2015–2016 | Black Africa | ||
| 2016–2017 | Pirates | ||
| 2018–2019 | Tigers | ||
| 2023–2024 | Matebele | ||
| 2024– | TAFIC | ||
Life and career
editJacobs was born in Namibia. He has been nicknamed "Woody". He is the son of Namibian musician Skwana Louw.[1] He studied education and sports management at Nelson Mandela University. He obtained the A License. He has been regarded as one of the Namibian league's most successful managers. He has been described as "widely rated as a great technician".[2] In 2013, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Stars. He helped the club win the league. He helped them win the Namibia FA Cup.[3]
In 2015, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Black Africa. In 2016, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Pirates. In 2018, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Tigers. In 2023, he was appointed manager of Botswana side Matebele. He became the first Namibian manager to manage a Botswana side.[4] In 2024, he was appointed manager of Botswana side TAFIC.
References
edit- ^ "Woody Jacobs sets the tone". neweralive.na.
- ^ "NFA eyes local licenced coach". namibiansun.com.
- ^ "Woody calls time out". namibian.com.na.
- ^ "Matebele's Jacobs sends warning to rivals". mmegi.bw.