The other twist to this development is that Benchikha's predecessor Robertinho, was showed the exit door after a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Yanga.
East African powerhouse Simba Sports Club have unveiled new head coach Abdelhak Benchikha, who joins in as the replacement to the sacked Roberto Oliviera alias Robertinho.
Benchikha won the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup with USM Algiers, after ironically beating Simba's nemesis Young Africans SC.
The other twist to this development is that Benchikha's predecessor Robertinho, was showed the exit door after a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Yanga.
Meanwhile, during the past season, the Algerian coach led USM Algers to 30 matches, recording 12 wins, six draws and 12 losses.
10:01 - 23.11.2023
FOOTBALL Dennis Onyango opens up on his relationship with legend Kennedy Mweene
And Onyango has underlined that his relationship with Mweene has stayed the same despite a switch of roles for the latter.
He was also previously at the helm with RSB Berkane, where he accumulated 11 matches, winning three, drawing thrice and suffering defeats on five occasions.
At Simba Benchikha's immediate task will be to guide them past the CAF Champions League group stages.
14:57 - 24.11.2023
'I don't want to play street football' - David Obua on building a new style at URA
However, while the results could be more pleasing, Obua is not worried as he is building a certain style that will rub URA players for future results and development.
They open their group stage journey with a home bout against Zambia's Asec Mimosas slated for Sunday at the Benjamin Mkapa, Stadium.
17:27 - 24.11.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE [Watch] Busoga United condemn KCCA back to their ruins
With the dim FUFA Technical Center, Njeru floodlights moments away from taking all the limelight, KCCA FC quickly grabbed the opportunity to steal the biggest headlines.
In the Tanzania Premier League, they sit third with 19 points in eight matches. Having played a game fewer, they trail leaders Yanga by five five points.