GIF Sundsvall has appointed Sören Åkeby as new manager. Åkeby will be responsible for the sports operations and gets two assistant coaches.

What happens?

Sören Åkeby continues as head coach and becomes also responsible for the sports operations. He gets two assistant coaches, Joel Cedergren and a yet to be recruited coach. Joel Cedergren becomes responsible for the individual development of the players.

Why is it important?

The appointment of Sören Åkeby as manager is an important step for GIF Sundsvall. The team is currently 11th in Superettan with 40 points, 11 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses from 30 matches.

What comes next?

GIF Sundsvall has its next match against Norrby IF on July 20, 2026. The team hopes for a win to improve its position in the table. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 11th place | | Points | 40 | | Goals | 36-38 (-2) | | Next match | Norrby IF, 2026-07-20