Stade d’Abidjan appoint Abeslam Sikabi Salas as head coach on two-year deal

Stade d’Abidjan have confirmed the appointment of Spanish tactician Abeslam Sikabi Salas as their new head coach on a two-year contract, with the club setting out ambitious targets for the upcoming campaign.

The 53-year-old arrives with a clear mandate to strengthen the Ivorian side’s push on the continental stage, as they look to establish themselves among Africa’s elite clubs.

According to the club’s plans, Sikabi Salas has been tasked with guiding Stade d’Abidjan to the group stage of the CAF Champions League, while also mounting a serious challenge for a semi-final place in the competition.

The appointment marks another significant step in the club’s ongoing project to build a competitive squad capable of excelling both domestically and in Africa’s premier club tournament.

Sikabi Salas is expected to begin work immediately as preparations intensify ahead of the new season, with expectations high following a period of restructuring within the technical setup.

Stade d’Abidjan, one of Côte d’Ivoire’s most storied clubs, have been strengthening their sporting project in recent seasons as they aim to translate domestic progress into sustained continental success.