Carrick Appointed Man Utd Manager, Ambani Named Coach of the Month & Thiago Breaks Records - January 2026

Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with securing a return to the Champions League. Carrick, who takes over after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, previously had an unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker boss in 2021. In other football news, AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani has been named SJAK/Betika Coach of the Month for December. His leadership was instrumental in guiding AFC Leopards to the top of the FKF-Premier League and securing an upset victory against Gor Mahia. Meanwhile, Igor Thiago has become a record-breaking striker for Brentford in the English Premier League. The former bricklayer exceeded previous goal tallies for a Brazilian in a single season and now targets a spot in Brazil's World Cup squad.