The AOC has congratulated Barcelona 1992 Olympian Tony Vidmar on his appointment as coach for the Olyroos.
Announced by Football Australia today, Vidmar will lead the Under-23 team through the Paris 2024 Olympic qualification campaign.
Along with 76 Socceroos caps and his Barcelona Olympic experience, Vidmar was the Olyroos’ Assistant Coach at last year’s Tokyo Olympics, which saw the young team stun football powerhouses Argentina 2-0 in their opening game.
Along with 76 Socceroos caps and his Barcelona Olympic experience, Vidmar was the Olyroos’ Assistant Coach at last year’s Tokyo Olympics, which saw the young team stun football powerhouses Argentina 2-0 in their opening game.
AOC President Ian Chesterman welcomed Vidmar’s appointment to the key role.
“Tony has shown he is a world class player, coach and mentor and I congratulate him and Football Australia on the appointment,” Mr Chesterman said.
“With Tony’s experience competing at Barcelona, his stellar international career and assistant coaching the Olyroos at Tokyo 2020, Tony will bring a wealth of knowledge to the next generation of Australian football Olympians.
“Millions of Australians tuned in to cheer on the Olyroos at Tokyo 2020 in their first Olympic appearance since Beijing 2008 and were thrilled to watch them compete with traditional football powerhouses.
“I know Tony and the team at Football Australia will do everything in their power to see the Olyroos proudly representing Australia in Paris, and I look forward to following the team’s progression through the qualification process.”
Men’s football qualifying for Paris 2024 is set to commence in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 2023.
