| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kostadin Papic | ||
| Date of birth | 17 July 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Novi Sad SR Serbia, Yugoslavia | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2004-2006 | Orlando Pirates | ||
| 2006-2007 | Maritzburg United | ||
| 2007–2007 | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| 2008–2009 | Hearts of Oak | ||
| 2009–Jan2011 | Young Africans | ||
| Oct 2011- | Young Africans | ||
Previous clubs: Kaizer Chiefs,[1] Maritzburg United, Orlando Pirates[2] (all SA); Lobi Stars, Enyimba, Enugu Rangers, Kwara United (all Nigeria)
He recently set up a youth academy in Randburg, South Africa. This academy has since failed leaving many players disgruntled after having spent a lot of money expecting many promises to be fulfilled. Many if not all have never materialised. In December 2008 moved to Ghana and coached Accra Hearts of Oak SC[3] and left the club on mutual consent after leading with 10 points and 7 games to finish the season due to what he termed managerial interference.[4] He worked last as Head Coach by Accra Hearts of Oak SC up to July 2009. but nowday he signed to a Head Coach of Young Africans FC for 2 years contract.
Kostadin Papic arrived in Dar es Salaam ready for his new job at Yanga. One of the coach's earliest experiences in his new setting will be the match against traditional rivals Simba on October 31. [1]
He is nicknamed "Bill Clinton" due to his striking resemblance to the former American president.