Overview

• Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke officially announced that Niko Kovac will remain head coach through the summer of 2026.
• Kovac, who took over in February 2025, has led the team to nine wins, three draws, and five losses, stabilizing their performance after a rocky start to the season.
• Dortmund's dramatic 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim, featuring a controversial last-minute goal, keeps them within three points of Champions League qualification.
• The DFB upheld the legality of the disputed goal, deeming the collision between Carney Chukwuemeka and Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann a fair play.
• Watzke’s operational handover to sporting director Lars Ricken marks a broader leadership transition as the club aims for long-term stability.