DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 12 -- SIMBA have announced Belgian trainer Sven Ludwig Vandenbroeck as their new Head Coach, replacing sacked Patrick Aussems.

The 40-year Vandenbroeck was appointed manager of the Zambian national team in July 2018 but the Football Association of Zambia (F AZ ) did not renew his contract due to his failure to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Simba selection criteria included a coach who has been actively involved or employed in the last 12 month, high level of football qualification and ex perience in working at a club level or national team level in Africa.

Other criteria included that of being a professional and disciplined individual with high level of players' management skills.

The club also ...