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in 1999, where he initially worked as a youth coach, before becoming involved with the coaching of the senior team in 2000. He was appointed as the club's caretaker-coach on several occasions, including a spell in 2002 where the club won the
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1995–1996 As assistant coach, toured with SA U20's national team to
Lesotho, Germany and Italy.
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2005/6 Won Mvela Golden League
Championship and promotion to the Premier Soccer League
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ahead of the 2015/2016 National First
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African U20's national squad.
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during his playing career. He was known by the nickname "Asem" (the
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2001 Bob Save Super Bowl winners (as Santos FC Assistant Coach)
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word for "breath") due to his impressive stamina and work rate.
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in
September 2014, replacing Dylan Deane. Boebie resigned at
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1995–2005 Executive member of SAFA Western
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771:"City Confirm Solomons' Appointment"
518:"Finances biggest obstacle - Santos"
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724:"Crowie looking to reignite Santos"
354:before being appointed as coach at
824:South African men's soccer players
638:. Independent Online. 4 April 2006
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704:. allAfrica.com. 27 November 2008
658:"Wits sack coach Boebie Solomons"
590:. Independent Online. 31 May 2003
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350:Solomons had a short stint with
566:"Santos must go back to basics"
493:"Santos 'go to' Solomons again"
750:"Boebie Solomons joins Celtic"
682:. allAfrica.com. 12 March 2008
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819:South African soccer managers
814:Soccer players from Cape Town
387:2014–15 Premier Soccer League
839:Polokwane City F.C. managers
834:Black Leopards F.C. managers
702:"Solomons Returns to Santos"
660:. Mail & Guardian Online
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27:Personal information
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35:Abubakaar Solomons
616:. 15 October 2004
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373:He joined
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261:Cape Town
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