Kostyuk to lead Dynamo Kyiv against Bukovyna on 31 August, Surkis decides

Kostyuk to lead Dynamo Kyiv against Bukovyna on 31 August, Surkis decides AI

Sport.ua reports that Dynamo Kyiv will keep Ihor Kostyuk as head coach and he will lead the team in the Ukrainian Premier League fourth-round match versus Bukovyna on 31 August. Journalist Dmytro Shpirko is cited; the club had considered a change after its failed European campaign. Kyiv fans get clarity before the fourth UPL round: the club has decided not to replace Kostyuk despite calls for a change after European elimination.

Sport.ua reports that Dynamo Kyiv will stick with Ihor Kostyuk as head coach and that Kostyuk will take charge for the club’s Ukrainian Premier League fourth-round fixture against Bukovyna on 31 August. The story cites journalist Dmytro Shpirko as the source for the decision attributed to the club’s leadership.

Kostyuk has been with the first team since 27 November 2025 (initially as acting head coach) and was confirmed as full head coach on 17 December 2025. The report notes Dynamo’s recent failure to qualify in European competition and that the club considered replacing the coach but ultimately decided to retain Kostyuk. Readers should watch official club channels for any formal confirmation or later changes.

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