Fadlu Davids confirms Raja Casablanca departure amid Simba SC links
Raja Casablanca assistant coach Fadlu Davids has confirmed his departure from the club amid Simba SC links.
According to reports, the former Orlando Pirates mentor is set to join Tanzanian giants Simba as their new head coach.
The Tanzanian side has been looking for a head coach since Abdelhak Benchikha left the outfit in April 2024.
With Davids’ good record at Raja, where he served as assistant to coach Josef Zinnbauer, leading the team to unprecedented success, undefeated league champions and winning the Throne Cup was just magnificent for the SA-born coach.
FADLU DAVIDS’ OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from this incredible club after a record-breaking season.
“It’s been a privilege to have my hand in leading the team to unprecedented success and achieving milestones that will forever be etched in the history books.
“Undefeated League Champions and Conquering the Coupe du Tröne I thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support and dedication throughout this unforgettable journey. Your passion and belief in the team have been the driving force behind our triumphs on the field.
“I thank the President, my brother Josef Zinnbauer, all the Raja Board members, fantastic players, support staff, and most of all the incredible Ultras-you are my family for life. So, I leave with a sense of pride and gratitude for the opportunity to work with such talented players, staff and fans.
“I will always carry a piece of Raja in my heart. As I move on to a new chapter in my coaching career, I take with me the memories we have created together and the bond we have formed as the Raja Football Family.
“I am confident that the future of Raja is bright and that the foundations we have laid together will continue to flourish in the seasons to come. Thank you once again for everything. Farewell, and may our paths cross again in the future.”
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