Panama national football team mourns Oscar Aristizábal's passing
The Panama national football team is in mourning after the death of Oscar Aristizábal, coach who was part of César Maturana's technical staff in the 1998 World Cup qualifying campaign. Aristizábal died at the age of 71 after suffering a heart attack while leading a training session in Medellín.
A legacy in Panamanian football
Aristizábal left a legacy in Panamanian football, as he was part of the technical staff that advanced to a second round of World Cup qualifying for the first time in the team's history. He also coached the team on two occasions, in 1995 and 1999, and left an indelible mark as a talent developer in the youth divisions of Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín.
A respected coach
Aristizábal was a respected coach in Colombian football, having coached clubs such as Deportivo Rionegro, Envigado F.C. and Valledupar F.C. He also worked in the United Arab Emirates and in Bolivian clubs such as The Strongest and Jorge Wilstermann.
Panama national football team keeps moving forward
The Panama national football team keeps moving forward in its path to the 2026 World Cup, and hopes to continue the legacy of Oscar Aristizábal. The team's last presentation was in a friendly match against England, which ended in a 0-2 defeat. The team has lost its last three matches and its losing streak continues.
