Ivan Minnaert

Ivan Jacky Minnaert is a Belgian football coach who was assigned to Vipers SC of the Startimes Uganda Premier League and they parted their ways on mutual ground after his contract expired. He holds a Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Professional Licence, the highest football coaching qualification. He received the UEFA Pro Licence in 2012 from the Football Association of Spain.

Career

Mali

Presented the head coach of Djoliba AC in autumn 2014,Le Djoliba AC a un nouvel entraineur : Le belge Ivan Minnaert présenté hier aux supporters du Club Niarela.net Minnaert set his sights on staying at the club for ten years and earning at least one trophy for themMali: Interview du coach du Djoliba Ivan Minnaert : «Je veux rester dix ans à la tête du Djoliba et lui offrir tous les trophées qui lui manquent» Maliactu.net but stepped down from his position in 2015 when Djoliba games were invalidated, causing relegation to the second division before visiting Mali again in 2017.Ivan Minnaert: A la pêche en Ligue 1 Footmali.com

Kenya

Negotiating a contract with AFC Leopards of the Kenyan Premier League in early 2016,AFC Leopards in talks to hire Belgian coach Goal.com the Belgian signed a two-year deal with Ingwe in late February,Leopards unveils new man, Minnaert Futaa.com ending the unbeaten run of 35 games in the KPL of Gor Mahia, voted KPL coach of the month March but was fired by August for poor results,AFC Leopards sack coach Minnaert Goal.com including a six-game winless run,Minnaert admits: I am frustrated with AFC Leopards results Goal.com despite being second early on,Ranking the best KPL coaches this season Goal.com with some urging him to step down beforehand.Osundwa: Coach Minnaert should quit AFC Leopards Goal.com In the end, he decided to sue AFC Leopards for salaries owed, which amounted to 24000 US dollars.Ivan Minnaert sues AFC Leopards over unpaid dues Daily Nation

Guinea

Replacing Adda Benamar at AS Kaloum Star in mid 2017,ASK : Benamar plie déjà bagage, un Belge pour le remplacer Foot224.net Minnaert made the quarterfinals of the Guinée Coupe Nationale,Cup prospects for former Leopards coach Futaa.com his task was to escape relegation what he did.Zvunka constate, Minnaert respire Horoya AC

South Africa

Assisting fellow Belgian Jean-François Losciuto at Black Leopards of the South African National First Division in late autumn 2017,AFRICAN FOOTBALL Ivan Minnaert appointed Black Leopards assistant coach Soka25east.com the former director became caretaker of the team a few days later,Minnaert to take over as Leopards’ caretaker coach after Losciuto's departure Sowetan Live making it the objective to achieve promotion and applied an offensive system in the team.Ivan Minnaert looking to make a mark at Black Leopards Kick Off However, when directing them to 10th place in 15 matches, he was slated to be fired.Ivan Minnaert on the chopping block at Black Leopards Kick Off

Rwanda

Accepting a six-month contract with Mukura Victory at the start of 2017,Mukura Victory appoints Ivan Minnaert as new head coach Soka25east.com the former Rayon Sport coach pledged to improve results and turn around the season,Minnaert vows to turn around Mukura’s ailing season The New Times Rwanda beating Pepiniere FC 1–0 in his debutMineart looks to bring winning mentality back to Mukura VS The New Times Rwanda at the end of his contract arranging a deal with AS Kaloum Star of Guinea that summer.Umutoza Ivan Minnaert yatorotse Mukura VS yigira muri Guinea Ruhagoyacu.com

Head coach of Rayon Sports of the Rwanda National Football League from November 2015Rayon appoint Minnaert as head coach The New Times Rwanda to February 2016,Rayon Sports coach resigns after four months The New Times Rwanda he was awarded another contract with Gikundiro in spring 2018,Rayon Sports yemereye Ivan Minnaert amasezerano nyuma y’igeragezwa Kigali Today taking them to the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup, historic qualification of a Rwandian team, where they were pooled with USM Alger, Young Africans, and Gor Mahia in Group D and stated that reaching the quarterfinals would be an onerous task.#CAFCC Not easy but normal: Rayon Sports’ Ivan Minnaert reacts to the Saturday draw Soka25east.com

Libya Appointed as technical director of the academy and head coach of the U20, the 3 teams under his supervision win all the games of the league (U15 : 9 wins; U17 : 9 wins; U20 : 9 wins) In a friendly game against the first team, the team he coached (the U20) impress everybody. A few weeks later he take over the first team and started with a 2–0 win against AlIttihad Misrata, after a 3–0 win against Rafeeq the league stopped in April due to the circumstances in the country. After a break of 4 months he started a short preparation of 2 weeks to classify Al Ittihad for the 1/16 finals of the CAF Confederation cup against USGN of Niger (1–1 away game and 2–0 win home game) Stats : First division Libyan league : 2 Games 2 Wins (goals 5–0) Caf Confederation Cup : 2 Games 1 draw 1 win (goals 3–1)

Uganda On 18 July 2025, he was appointed as the head coach of Vipers SC. He took a managerial role in this great Ugandan club led by Lawrence Mulindwa. He led the team to their eighth Uganda Premier League title as well as the Uganda Cup semi-finals, though they were eliminated by Kitara FC. Minnaert earned the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League Coach of the Season award for outstanding achievements. Later, he departed on 7 June 2026 following expiry of his contract.

CAF Competitions

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE : WINS 5 DRAW 2 LOST 2 CAF CONFEDERATION CUP : WINS 4 DRAW 2 LOST 2 CAF GROUP STAGE : WINS 2 DRAW 3 LOST 1

Ivan Minnaert

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