Woody Jacobs Explained

Woody Jacobs
Fullname:Nicolas Jacobs
Birth Place:Namibia
Manageryears1:2013–2015
Managerclubs1:Stars
Manageryears2:2015–2016
Managerclubs2:Black Africa
Manageryears3:2016–2017
Manageryears4:2018–2019
Managerclubs4:Tigers
Manageryears5:2023–2024
Managerclubs5:Matebele
Manageryears6:2024–
Managerclubs6:TAFIC

Nicolas "Woody" Jacobs is a Namibian football manager who manages TAFIC.

Life and career

Jacobs was born in Namibia. He has been nicknamed "Woody". He is the son of Namibian musician Skwana Louw.[1] He studied education and sports management at Nelson Mandela University. He obtained the A License. He has been regarded as one of the Namibian league's most successful managers. He has been described as "widely rated as a great technician".[2] In 2013, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Stars. He helped the club win the league. He helped them win the Namibia FA Cup.[3]

In 2015, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Black Africa. In 2016, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Pirates. In 2018, he was appointed manager of Namibian side Tigers. In 2023, he was appointed manager of Botswana side Matebele. He became the first Namibian manager to manage a Botswana side.[4] In 2024, he was appointed manager of Botswana side TAFIC.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woody Jacobs sets the tone. neweralive.na.
  2. Web site: NFA eyes local licenced coach. namibiansun.com.
  3. Web site: Woody calls time out. namibian.com.na.
  4. Web site: Matebele’s Jacobs sends warning to rivals. mmegi.bw.