FC Fassell Sever Ties with Bosnian-Australian Manager Amir Alagic

MONROVIA, LIBERIA: Football Club Fassell has shown the exit door to Bosnian-Australian manager Amir Alagic on grounds of early poor performance four months he took the job leaving Deputy Coach Matthew Julutweh in place as a caretaker coach.

FC Fassell announced on Saturday, November 7, 2025 that Coach Alagic's dismissal follows a disappointing start to the 2025/2026 Liberia Football Association (LFA) First Division League Season.

FC Fassell declared: "Coach Amir Alagic has been dismissed with immediate effect following a poor start to the season".

Coach Alagic, who signed for the LFA football league champion in July 2025, managed only eight competitive games for the club across all competitions.

The club decision stems from Soccer Missionaries consistent poor performance, with three wins, three loses and two draws in eight matches under Amir Alagic coaching stewardship.

FC Fassell's early season woes began following their elimination from the preliminary rounds of the 2025 CAF Champions League, failing to secure a win against rivals MC Alger of Algeria.

Following this dismal international display, the club recognized and returned to local football competition, clinching the 2025 Liberia Football Association Men's Super-Cup.

But since this milestone achievement, FC Fassell have displayed a dismal performance in the domestic league securing two wins, two losses, and a draw in their first five games.

What prompted the Bosnian-Australian manager immediate dismissal is tied to FC Fassell humiliating 3-1 defeat to Paynesville FC during the week.

Coach Amir Alagic’s football career is marked by a diverse range of roles and international experience. 

Having once served as assistant coach at Bundeliga side Werder Breman, head coach of Saudi club Al Riyadh, and stints with Al-Nasr’s academy team in the United Arab Emirate.

Alagic has also led national teams including Sri Lanka, Libya’s U-23 side, and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s U-19 team.

His recent appointment as head coach FC Fassell by then marks a new chapter in his career, where he was expected to guide the team to success in the CAF Champions League.