Shanghai Shenhua mourns Wu Jingui, former head coach and manager
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Shanghai Shenhua mourns Wu Jingui, former head coach and manager

Updated:2025-11-07 06:32    Views:64

Shanghai Shenhua Football Club has paid tribute to Wu Jingui, the former head coach and manager of the club, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 77.

Wu was a legend in Chinese football, having coached Shanghai Shenhua to four Chinese Super League titles and one Asian Champions League title during his time with the club.

He was also known for his tactical brilliance and ability to motivate players, and his influence on Chinese football is still felt today.

Wu's death comes as a great loss to the football community, and the entire Shanghai Shenhua family has expressed their condolences to his family.

In a statement released by the club, they said: "We deeply regret the passing of Wu Jingui, a true legend of Chinese football. His contributions to our club and the sport will never be forgotten."

The club has also announced that all matches scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed until further notice.

Wu's legacy will live on through the memories of those who knew him and the achievements he achieved with Shanghai Shenhua. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest coaches and managers in Chinese football history.