Colombia U-20 team now has a new coach: César Torres was appointed

Torres began his career as a strategist in Centauros de Villavicencio (2007-2008), passing through clubs such as Universitario de Popayán (2012-2013 and 2013 to 2018), Deportes Quindío (2013), Alianza Petrolera now Alianza FC (2020 and 2023-2024 ), Jaguares FC (2021-2022), Cortuluá (2022) and Bogotá FC (2023).

Professor Torres also served as technical assistant of Luis Alberto Suárez, Nelson Abadía and Arturo Boyacá.
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(Read: Colombian women’s team lost its undefeated record in the U-20 when it lost against Brazil)

“Cesar Torres will take possession of the national team as of today and will focus on the preparation of the Colombian Men’s U-20 National Team, which will participate in the CONMEBOL South American category in 2025, which will be played in Peru and will grant a place to the FIFA World Cup,” says the FCF.

(Also: The Colombian U-20 women’s team is excited about the title after its agonizing victory against Venezuela)

Torres replaces Héctor Cárdenaswho was in charge of the team and directed it in the last Youth World Cup in Argentina 2023, in which Colombia reached the quarterfinals, losing against Italy.
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