Roberto Mosquera, the head coach of Sport Huancayo, will be absent from the sidelines when his team faces Alianza Lima on Friday, January 30, marking the start of the 2026 Apertura Tournament in Liga 1. The 69-year-old coach is currently serving a suspension stemming from a previous match against Alianza Universidad de Huánuco, where he was sent off in the dying moments of the game.
Mosquera’s absence is expected to be a significant loss for Sport Huancayo as they embark on this new season without their experienced leader on the bench. He will be eligible to return for the second match of the tournament when Sport Huancayo takes on Atlético Grau.
The upcoming match against Alianza Lima represents an important moment as it is the official kickoff of the championship. Mosquera is one of only four Peruvian coaches leading teams in Liga 1 this season, alongside Juan Reynoso of FBC Melgar, Carlos Silvestri of FC Cajamarca, and Jaime Serna of CD Moquegua.
Fans can catch the action of the match at 12:00 PM in the Ciudad Incontrastable, with coverage provided by L1 Max on various platforms including Directv, Claro TV, Win TV, Best Cable, and Mi Fibra. The anticipation surrounding the start of the season is palpable, and despite the challenges posed by Mosquera’s suspension, there is optimism for a strong performance from Sport Huancayo.