Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov has made his 18-year-old son, Akhmat Kadyrov, president of Russian Premier League football club Akhmat Grozny, a few days after also appointing him sports minister of the Russian republic.
"We are convinced that the team is awaiting new success, victories and good results under the leadership of Akhmat Ramzanovich," the club said.
Founded in 1946 as Dynamo Grozny and later named Terek Grozny before the latest name change in 2017, the club rose in the early years of the millenium after being financed by the Kadyrov family. They are currently 10th in the league.
Former Coaches include former Netherlands star Ruud Gullit and former Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov.
Akhmat Kadyrov is named after his grandfather who was president of the Chechen Republic (2003-2004) before being assassinated.
Ramzan Kadyrov took over as president in 2007 with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has been accused of human rights violations including torture, kidnapping and murder.
His son Akhmat has been in the spotlight from an early age. He competed in a mixed martial arts event at the age of 10 and was brought into politics by his father two years ago, with positions including deputy sports minister and minister of youth affairs.
Observers see his rise as a protective measure to ensure that the family stays in power amid speculation over Ramzan Kadyrov's health situation.