Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas has landed a new job on the African continent ahead of the new season.
The Italian was a free agent after leaving Saudi Arabian first division side Al Najma SC in 2023.
Solinas has now been appointed head coach at Sudanese side Al-Merrikh SC, the club has confirmed on Facebook.
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"Italian professor Giovanni Solinas is a technical director of the leader's soldiers for the upcoming season accompanied by his assistant staff and Abraham as a general coach," the club's statement read.
"Giovanni has undertaken a number of artistic missions within the jungles of the African continent, together we look forward to writing a new success story. Welcome to the Red Castle."
The Sudanese outfit will be competing in the CAF Champions League this coming season, and are set to face Kenya's Gor Mahia.
The winner of that first preliminary round tie will face defending champions Al Ahly in the next round.