Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Besiktas have sacked their managers, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after both clubs suffered disappointing European exits this week.

Mourinho's departure comes just over a year after he took charge of Fenerbahce in June 2024.

The Portuguese coach guided the team to a second-place finish in the Super Lig last season but failed to deliver silverware, finishing 11 points behind champions Galatasaray.

Fenerbahce's European struggles ultimately sealed his fate. After missing out on Champions League qualification last season, they suffered another setback this week, losing 1-0 on aggregate to Benfica in the play-off round. The club has now failed to reach the Champions League group ...