Igor Gamula
Ukrainian-Russian footballer and coach
About Igor Gamula
Lived 1960 – 2021 (aged 61). Igor Gamula was a Russian and Ukrainian association football player and association football coach.
Igor Vasilyevich Gamula (, ; 17 February 1960 – 8 December 2021) was a Ukrainian and Russian professional football coach and player. He was also a scout for FC Rostov. He made his debut in the Soviet Top League in 1978 for FC Zorya Voroshylovhrad. Gamula had Ukrainian and Russian citizenship.
Managerial career Gamula was appointed manager of FC Rostov on 25 September 2014 following the resignation of Miodrag Božović.
Following FC Rostov's 1–0 win over FC Ural, Gamula became involved in a racism row following question to the possibility of Rostov signing Benoit Angbwa, saying that six "dark-skinned players" was sufficient for the team. On 12 November Gamula was handed a five-game ban following his remarks.
On 18 December, Gamula was appointed Rostov's youth team manager, with Kurban Berdyev replacing him as manager of the first team.
Gamula died on 8 December 2021, at the age of 61.
Honours Soviet Cup 1981 (FC SKA Rostov-on-Don)
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Who was Igor Gamula?
Ukrainian-Russian footballer and coach (1960–2021)
When was Igor Gamula born?
Igor Gamula was born on 17 February 1960 in Alchevsk.
When did Igor Gamula die?
Igor Gamula died on 8 December 2021.
What was Igor Gamula's occupation?
Igor Gamula was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Igor Gamula?
Igor Gamula was Russian and Ukrainian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Igor Gamula. https://biography.guide/igor-gamula/
MLA: "Igor Gamula." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/igor-gamula/.
Chicago: "Igor Gamula." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/igor-gamula/.
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