Dimitar Pantev targets winning start to revive Richards Bay’s Betway Premiership campaign
Dimitar Pantev is hoping for a fast start to his Richards Bay tenure after his recent appointment as a replacement for sacked former head coach Ronnie Gabriel.
Dimitar Pantev in line to take over at Richards Bay - reports
Gabriel was dismissed this week after a winless start to the new Betway Premiership season, that included three draws and three losses.
He was let go after a 5-1 defeat to newly promoted Milford FC, with Phuti Mohafe and Adnan Beganovic immediately installed as favourites for the vacant post.
But a number of publication are now confident that the Natal Rich Boyz will turn to the former Gaborone United, Simba SC and Jwaneng Galaxy mentor, after a reported move to Marumo Gallants broke down before their appointmment of Ronnie Kanalelo.
"Richards Bay FC are finalising the appointment of Bulgarian coach Dimitar Pantev following Ronnie Gabriel’s resignation this week", say FARPost.
"Pantev has agreed terms with the Natal Rich Boys, and the two parties are working to finalise the remaining details before he travels to South Africa to take charge."
Jomo Gumede and Sbusiso Msomi will take temporary charge of the team for the league tie with Sekhukhune United on Saturday.
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