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Union Berlin make history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as Bundesliga’s first female head coach
April 15, 2026
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Union Berlin make history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as Bundesliga’s first female head coach

Key Points

  • Union Berlin has made history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach of a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
  • Eta, 34, was previously the coach of Union’s Under-19s and an assistant for the first team, notably deputizing during a suspension in January 2024.
  • Her appointment is interim, lasting until the end of the current season, after which she is scheduled to take over Union’s women’s team.
  • The decision follows the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart due to the club's poor performance, with Union currently 11th in the Bundesliga and struggling to secure their position.
  • Eta's immediate task is to help the team secure crucial points to avoid relegation, with her first game scheduled against Wolfsburg.

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This article details a historic appointment in European football, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in sports coaching. However, the content is entirely focused on a German club and its personnel, with no mention or direct connection to Ghana, its citizens, economy, or football landscape. Therefore, it holds no direct significance or relevance for Ghana.

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