Dimitar Pantev: Jwaneng Galaxy hire services of ex-Simba SC coach

Former Simba SC coach Dimitar Pantev has been unveiled as the new man to lead Botswana Premier League outfit Jwaneng Galaxy until the end of the season.

According to a statement, the club believes Pantev’s leadership qualities, will add significance value as they pursue their objectives for the remainder of the season.

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➡️ Dimitar Pantev (49) raia wa Bulgaria 🇧🇬 ni kocha mpya wa Jwaneng Galaxy ya Botswana 🇧🇼 hadi mwishoni mwa msimu huu.

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The statement read in part; “Jwaneng Galaxy Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitar Pantev as head coach of the club with immediate effect, where he will guide the team until the end of the current season.

“The Club believes his leadership, tactical insight, and experience will add significant value as we pursue our objectives for the remainder of the season.

“We warmly welcome coach Pantev to the Galaxy family and wish him every success in his tenure. Welcome, Gaffer.”

The decision to hire Pantev’s services on a short-term deal, came after the club confirmed parting ways with Sean Connor as effective on February 12.

Jwaneng had parted ways with Sean Connor

“Jwaneng Galaxy confirms the club and head coach Sean Connor have amicably parted ways with effect from 12 February 2026,” read part of another statement.

The Club extends its sincere appreciation to Coach Connor for his commitment, professionalism and contribution during his time with Galaxy. We thank you, Coach, for your service and dedication, and we wish you every success in your future endeavours.

“Further updates regarding technical team arrangements will becommunicated in due course.”

Jwaneng are currently sitting second on the log

The Bulgarian, who was recently being linked with a move to coach Botswana’s Mochudi Centre Chiefs’, left Simba following uninspiring results in the CAF Champions League group-stage.

He lasted less than two months on the demanding job after leaving another Botswana team, Gaborone United. At Simba, the Bulgarian presided over six games across all competitions posting three wins, one draw and two defeats for Simba, not too bad overall, but not good enough in the context of the Champions League’s Group D assignments.

Simba had settled for Pantev after failing to lure Miguel Gamondi from Singida Black Stars. Pante now returns to Botswana to handle Gaborone United’s rivals Jwaneng.

Jwaneng are currently sitting second in the 16-team table with 41 points, three less Pantev’s former club Gaborone United, who are leading the pile. Jwaneng have played 18 matches, won 12, drawn five, and only lost once.