Coaching Change at FC Victoria Sumy
First League club Victoria Sumy has announced the departure of head coach Anatoliy Bezsmertnyi, who is moving to the coaching staff of Dynamo Kyiv. Bezsmertnyi spent five years with Victoria, leading the team to notable achievements during his tenure.
The club's press service stated: 'Anatoliy Petrovych's productive and high-quality work at the helm of our team opened new opportunities for him—he has been invited to join the coaching staff of Dynamo Kyiv.'
Victoria currently sits in 8th place in the First League, a key factor in the team's ongoing development. Before his time at Victoria, Bezsmertnyi previously managed clubs including:
- FC Poltava
- Polissya
- FC Lviv
The club expressed sincere gratitude to Anatoliy Petrovych 'for his dedication to the club, diligent work, incredible contribution to the team's development, and the atmosphere of a true football family.' Victoria wishes him new victories, great achievements, and success in his coaching career.
Ukrainian Premier League Golden Boot Race
In other Ukrainian football news, the Premier League's 2025/26 season goal-scoring race concluded with Matviy Ponomarenko taking the top spot. He netted 13 goals in 15 matches, including one goal in four appearances during the first half of the season. Pylyp Budkivskyi and Andriy Storochus each scored 12 goals, while Gleiker Mendoza tallied 11. Notably, Mendoza is set to move from Kryvbas to Shakhtar during the off-season. Oleksandr Pikhalyonok led the league in assists with 11.
This coaching transition at Victoria Sumy highlights the dynamic nature of Ukrainian football, where coaches and players can advance to higher competitive levels. Bezsmertnyi, who achieved considerable success with Victoria, now has the opportunity to pursue his ambitions at Dynamo Kyiv, one of the country's top clubs. This move underscores the growing competition and momentum within Ukrainian football.