Simba SC appoint Bulgarian tactician Dimitar Pantev as new head coach

Tanzanian giants Simba SC have appointed Bulgarian tactician Dimitar Pantev as their new head coach.

The coach has signed a two-year contract and will officially begin work with the squad on Monday, October 6.

“Bulgarian Dimitar Nikolaev Pantev is our General Manager and has already signed a two-year contract.

“Pantev will arrive in Dar es Salaam tomorrow ready to begin coaching the squad which will return to training on Monday,” Simba SC announced in an official statement on Friday.

Karibu Simba SC, Meneja Mkuu Dimitar Pentev. #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/tJ3fO1NOQ0

— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) October 3, 2025

Pantev joins Simba SC after a successful stint with Gaborone United of Botswana, a side that faced the Tanzanian giants in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League last week.

His African coaching experience also includes a title-winning spell in Cameroon with Victoria United in the 2023/2024 season, followed by further success in Botswana with Gaborone United in 2024/2025.

Known for his philosophy of blending attacking and defensive football with an emphasis on ball possession, Pantev’s style aligns closely with Simba’s vision of dominance both locally and continentally.

The Tanzanian giants are hoping the new head coach will enjoy success with the team.