Unattached Coaches With Strong African Experience

Several respected coaches with successful records across African football are currently without clubs. These coaches have led major teams, won trophies and shaped competitive squads. Here is an updated list in ascending order.

1. Pitso Mosimane
   Mosimane spent the last three years working on projects in the Middle East. His latest job was with Esteghlal in Iran. He joined in October 2024 and left at the end of January this year. He remains one of the most influential African coaches available.
2. Marcel Koller
   Koller arrived in Africa when he joined Al Ahly in September 2022. He stayed for three seasons. He was replaced early this campaign. He has not taken up a new project.
3. Jose Riveiro
   Riveiro stands out as one of the most successful coaches in the PSL for Orlando Pirates. He joined Al Ahly but stayed for less than three months. He is now on the market.
4. Nasreddine Nabi
   Nabi guided Kaizer Chiefs to the Nedbank Cup last season, ending a long trophy drought. Internal issues affected his second campaign. He left the club in mid September and is still unattached.
5. Jose Peseiro
   Peseiro managed Nigeria between 2022 and 2024. He later joined Zamalek in February this year. His stay did not continue into the new season. He is free for new opportunities.
6. Stuart Baxter
   Baxter left Chiefs in April 2022. He moved to Helsingborgs IF in Sweden. He later joined Boavista on a short deal in April this year. The club was relegated and did not renew his contract.
7. Kosta Papic
   Papic coached Eswatini between 2018 and 2019. He later led Hearts of Oak in Ghana until February 2021. He has been without a job since then.
8. Ruud Krol
   Krol won a treble with Orlando Pirates in 2011. He then worked mainly in North Africa. His last role was at SC Sfaxien in May 2019. He has remained unattached.
9. Avram Grant
   Grant managed Ghana between 2014 and 2017. He later coached Zambia from December 2022. He left four weeks ago and is now available.
10. Luc Eymael
    Eymael qualified Saint Eloi Lupopo for this season’s CAF Champions League. He joined Chippa United in August 2025 and left two months later. He is open for new roles.

These coaches offer structure, clarity and experience in demanding environments. Each one has worked under pressure and delivered results. They remain strong options for clubs seeking proven leadership.