Stade d’Abidjan have officially appointed Spanish tactician Abeslam Sikabi Salas as the club’s new head coach, signing him to a two-year contract ahead of the new season.
The Ivorian champions have entrusted Salas with leading the team’s domestic and continental ambitions, with the Spaniard taking charge at a crucial period for the club.
Salas arrives with a clearly defined objective: guide Stade d’Abidjan into the group stage of the CAF Champions League and mount a strong campaign capable of reaching the competition’s semi-finals.
The appointment reflects the club’s determination to establish itself among Africa’s elite, with management placing its faith in the Spanish coach to deliver success on the continental stage while maintaining the team’s competitiveness at home.
With preparations for the new season already underway, Salas is expected to begin work immediately as he looks to build a squad capable of meeting the club’s lofty ambitions.
Supporters will now be hoping the new manager can usher in a successful era, with qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage serving as the first major target before pursuing a deep run in Africa’s premier club competition.
