Siljanovski Network (Jan 06, 2004) - FK Pobeda have named Nikola Ilievski as their new coach. The former Macedonia coach replaces Dragan Kanatlarovski, who is to concentrate fully on his own duties as national-team coach.

"Pobeda have a great team with many good players who have played for the national team," said Ilievski, whose side lead the Macedonian First League by a point at the winter break. "The battle for the championship will be very tough. Four or five teams are candidates for first place but I hope Pobeda will win."

Ilievski has been in charge of Pobeda before, leading them into the first round of the 2000/01 UEFA Cup where they lost against Parma AC.