David Bright (soccer)

David Bright
Personal information
Full name David Bright
Date of birth (1956-06-13) 13 June 1956
Place of birth Botswana[1]
Club information
Current team
Botswana (coach)
Teams managed
Years Team
2017- Botswana



David Bright (born 13 June 1956) is a Botswanan football coach. He is considered to be one of Botswana’s most successful coaches. A former army major, Bright is often referred to by his former military rank. He began his fourth spell in charge of the national team in July 2017.[2]

On 5 February 1992, Bright joined Mogoditshane Fighters in the Botswana First Division.[3] During his 13 year spell, he led the team to three consecutive Botswana Premier League titles between 1999 and 2001.[4]

Bright has also managed Engen Santos,[5] Bay United,[6] Gaborone United[7]and Bay United.

References

  1. https://int.soccerway.com/coaches/david-bright/392763/
  2. "David Bright to coach Botswana's national team for a fourth time". BBC Sport. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  3. http://www.mmegi.bw/2006/September/Friday29/6976128341633.html
  4. http://www.mmegi.bw/2005/August/Monday8/981448858888.html
  5. http://www.kickoff.com/news/2343/brightening-up-botswana-soccer.php
  6. http://www.kickoff.com/news/16354/david-bright-returning-to-bay-united.php
  7. http://www.goal.com/en/news/1659/south-africa/2010/03/22/1843898/gaborone-united-coach-david-bright-hoping-for-south-african


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