Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Team in the UEFA Nations League
Introduction
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international football competitions. The team is governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is a member of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a member of UEFA since 1996 and has participated in the UEFA Nations League since its inception in 2018.
UEFA Nations League Record
Bosnia and Herzegovina has competed in the UEFA Nations League in both League B and League C. In the inaugural 2018-19 season, the team finished third in League B, Group 3, behind Austria and Northern Ireland. In the 2020-21 season, Bosnia and Herzegovina was relegated to League C after finishing fourth in League B, Group 1, behind Ukraine, Finland, and Ireland.
In the 2022-23 season, Bosnia and Herzegovina competed in League C, Group 3. The team finished second in the group behind Finland and ahead of Romania and Montenegro. Bosnia and Herzegovina earned promotion back to League B for the 2024-25 season.
Key Players
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a number of talented players who have represented the team in the UEFA Nations League. Some of the key players include:
- Edin Dzeko (Inter Milan)
- Miralem Pjanic (Barcelona)
- Sead Kolasinac (Marseille)
- Ermin Bicakcic (Hoffenheim)
- Ibrahim Sehic (Antalyaspor)
Head Coach
The current head coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is Ivaylo Petev. Petev was appointed in January 2023, replacing former head coach Dusko Bajevic. Petev is a former Bulgarian international footballer who has previously managed the national teams of Bulgaria and Kazakhstan.
Conclusion
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team has made steady progress in the UEFA Nations League in recent years. The team has earned promotion back to League B for the 2024-25 season and will be looking to make a further impact in the competition in the future.
