Gaborone United has formally introduced the departure of head coach Dimitar Pantev, who’s strongly tipped to take over at Tanzania’s Simba SC.
In an announcement launched on Thursday, the Botswana champions confirmed that Pantev had requested to terminate his contract, a request the membership mentioned it had no selection however to respect.
“Gaborone United Soccer Membership want to formally announce that Dimitar Pantev shall be leaving the membership with rapid impact. Pantev has knowledgeable the membership of his intention to pursue a brand new profession alternative within the teaching occupation and after discussions with administration, Gaborone United has respectfully accredited his request,” the assertion learn.
The Bulgarian tactician, who bid farewell to gamers and employees on the coaching floor this morning, leaves behind a powerful legacy.
Since his arrival, Pantev has been credited with remodeling the crew’s taking part in model and guiding them to the 2024/25 Botswana Premier League title — the membership’s eighth in its historical past.
“Since becoming a member of the membership, Pantev has been a pillar of management and success. Below his management, Gaborone United received the Premier League title within the 2024/25 season, a significant achievement that has cemented his title within the membership’s illustrious historical past,” Gaborone United added.
In keeping with insiders at Simba SC, Pantev has already reached the ultimate phases of negotiations to turn into the membership’s new head coach following the departure of Fadlu Davids, who just lately joined Raja Casablanca of Morocco.
Simba is claimed to have been significantly impressed by the fast-paced, attacking, passing soccer Pantev applied at Gaborone United — a mode that might align with their ambitions in each the home league and continental competitions.
Gaborone United concluded their assertion by thanking Pantev for his dedication and wishing him success in his subsequent chapter:
“On behalf of the membership’s administrators, technical crew, gamers, officers and the complete Gaborone United household, we categorical our honest gratitude to Coach Pantev for his immense contribution and unparalleled dedication. His honor will stay within the wonderful historical past of our membership.”
