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Mike Chan

Former Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen was officially unveiled as the head coach of China League One outfit Yunnan Yukun on Wednesday.
The club, who top the 16-team league with 30 points from 13 games, welcomed the Norwegian tactician on their official Weibo.
In an official statement, the club praised Andersen for his extensive coaching experience across Europe and Asia, and lauded his understanding of football in China and Asia.
“Andersen has excellent leadership skill and is good at building a unified team,” the statement read. “He also has considerable experience in promoting and training young players.

“We firmly believe Andersen will lead Yunnan Yukun to new heights on the pitch and bring joy and happiness to the fans.”
Andersen, who quit Hong Kong after two-and-a-half years in a shock move last month, is expected to be in the dugout for the first time when Yunnan travel to face Dalian Yingbo on Saturday.
The former Mainz boss had not taken charge of a single match yet despite arriving in China a fortnight ago but watched his new team draw a blank at Suzhou Dongwu last month, before they thrashed Shijiazhuang Gongfu 4-1 at home last Saturday.

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— jörn andersen (@andersen_jrn) June 12, 2024

The 61-year-old also posted a photo on X announcing his arrival to the southwestern part of China.
Ranked third on the table and three points behind Yunnan, Dalian are on a four-game unbeaten streak across all competitions with three wins from their past four matches. Yunnan, whose last defeat came on May 1, also have five wins in their six-match unbeaten run.
The 30-game campaign finishes in November, with the top two gaining spots in next season’s Super League.
Following their league encounter at the Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium in the northeast, Yunnan will play in the Chinese FA Cup fourth round, hosting Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, who are seventh in the league but 17 points adrift of leaders Shanghai Shenhua.

Yunnan will play one more league match in June, hosting Liaoning Tieren on June 30.
Fans on Weibo were also quick to heap praise on their new head coach with most of the comments originating from Yunnan suggesting the team are bound for the Chinese Super League next season.
“Welcome Andersen, wishing Yukun success in reaching the Super League in advance,” a comment read. Another from Yunnan also believed Andersen was the one to lead the team to promotion.
A rare comment from Hong Kong said Andersen “improved” the city’s football team during his reign, which saw Hong Kong qualify for the Asian Cup for the first time in 56 years, while also reaching the last four at the Asian Games to achieve the best-ever results for the city.


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Ex-Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen unveiled as manager at China League 1 club Yunnan Yukun

Yunnan Yukun welcomed Andersen on their official Weibo, and in an official statement lauded the Norwegian’s extensive coaching experience across Europe and Asia. Photo: Handout

Jorn Andersen was photographed watching his new team from the stands. Photo: Weibo

Hong Kong fans thanking Andersen during the World Cup qualifier against Iran this month. Photo: Sam Tsang

World Cup: Hong Kong football chiefs face crunch calls to avoid wasting Jorn Andersen legacy

Only the Hong Kong fans who travelled to Turkmenistan were able to watch the match live. Photo: HKFA

Wolfgang Luisser impressed during a fortnight in charge of Hong Kong following the resignation of Jorn Andersen. Photo: HKFA

Hong Kong midfielder Philip Chan talking with the referee during the game against Turkmenistan. Photo: HKFA

Jorn Andersen watches his new Chinese League One club Yunnan Yukun after leaving Hong Kong

Jorn Andersen (seventh from right) joins the players in the dressing room. Photo: X/@andersen_jrn

Jorn Andersen looks on from the stands. Photo: Weibo

Zakaria Labyad (left) celebrates his goal. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong billed as ‘more creative’ after boss’ exit as Iran visit for Fifa World Cup qualifier

Hong Kong fans, pictured during January’s Asian Cup clash with Iran in Doha, have been told their side will aim to finish the World Cup qualifiers on a high. Photo: AFP

Wolfgang Luisser (left) plans to refine Hong Kong’s playing style in his matches in charge. Photo: Edmond So

Anthony Pinto (right) has impressed following his first Hong Kong call-up. Photo: Edmond So

Ex-Hong Kong boss Andersen begins job with Chinese League One side Yunnan, targets defender Tsui as first signing

Jorn Andersen is set to begin work with Yunnan Yukun after quitting the Hong Kong head coach post. Photo: May Tse

Jorn Andersen says the offer to coach Yunnan was one he ‘simply could not refuse’. Photo: May Tse

Lee Man defender Tsui Wang-kit (right) is among Andersen’s early transfer targets. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen quits, expected to take job in China League One; FA have no succession plan in place

Jorn Andersen has quit as Hong Kong head coach, ending his two-and-a-half year period in charge. Photo: AP

Jorn Andersen is expected to take up a role in the Chinese second tier after leaving Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images

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The Norwegian has been in China for two weeks but will be in the dugout only from Saturday, when the league leaders face Dalian Yingbo away


The Norwegian has been in China for a fortnight but will be in the dugout for the first time only on Saturday, when the league leaders travel to face Dalian Yingbo.
