Troughton's signing with All Stars comes soon after he parted ways with Pretoria Callies after helping them qualify for the Nedbank Cup semi-finals.
Further movement of coaches that has happened in the first division recently include Sazi Ngubane joining Royal AM to replace Floyd Mogale.
Troughton has confirmed his move to Cape Town All Stars.
"Yes, it's true. I am preparing for training as I speak to you now," Troughton tells snl24.com/kickoff.
All Stars have retained former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Calvin Marlin as assistant coach together with former SuperSport United midfielder Thobela Bikwane.