Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania: Tanzania soccer giant, Simba SC, has announced the appointment of Dimitar Nikolaev Pantev as their new head coach. The experienced Bulgarian manager has signed a two-year contract, committing to guide the club until June 2027.
Simba SC’s decision to bring Pantev on board follows a successful negotiation with Gaborone United, which involved a compensation package to release him from his contract. Pantev is scheduled to arrive in Dar es Salaam tomorrow, with travel arrangements already in place, as he prepares to embark on this new challenge in the East African football landscape.
In a strategic move that indicates his focus on efficiency and coherence within the coaching staff, Pantev will bring only one assistant coach to join him at Simba. This decision stems from the current composition of Simba’s technical team; most members have contracts that expire in June, and the club has opted to retain them until Pantev has had time to assess their contributions and make determinations about who will remain part of his coaching setup moving forward.
At 49 years old, Pantev is no stranger to success, sporting an impressive resume that includes league titles in both Cameroon with Victoria United and Botswana with Gaborone United. His eye for talent and tactical acumen have established him as a formidable leader, making him well-equipped to tackle the ambitions and pressures that come with managing one of Africa’s most prestigious clubs.
The announcement of Pantev’s appointment has stirred excitement among Simba SC supporters, who are eager to witness how his experience and winning mentality will transform the team as they aim for national and continental glory.
Simba fans, how do you feel about this exciting new chapter with Pantev at the forefront of your beloved club?
