22.08.2026 17:00
Sergej Jakirovic, who managed Kayserispor in the second half of the 2024-2025 season, moved to Hull City after his successful performance. The successful coach, who promoted the English team to the Premier League in his first year in charge, continued his good form in the world's best league. Jakirovic, who faced Manchester City in the first match of the Premier League, played a leading role in his team's 2-0 victory.
Sergej Jakirovic, who drew attention with his impressive performance in the Kayserispor role he took over in the second half of the 2024-2025 Süper Lig season, is adding new chapters to his success story in England.
PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE IN HIS FIRST SEASON
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian coach, who took charge of Hull City after his striking tenure in Kayseri, pulled off a major surprise by leading the team to the Premier League in his first season.
DEFEATED MANCHESTER UNITED IN THE FIRST MATCH
Taking a giant step into the world's toughest league, Jakirovic continues his rise on the Premier League stage. In the opening week of the season, the successful coach faced defending champions Manchester City and left his mark on the match with his tactical intelligence. Hull City, who left the field with a clear 2-0 victory, sent shockwaves through their rivals in the first week of the league. With this historic win against a formidable opponent, Jakirovic once again proved his quality and ambition in the Premier League.
MADE HISTORY AFTER 3 POINTS
Meanwhile, the successful 49-year-old coach Sergej Jakirovic became the first Bosnian-Herzegovinian manager to win a match in the Premier League.