A week after parting ways with Abdihamid Moallin, Azam FC have appointed French coach Denis Lavagne to take over the reins at the club.The ice cream makers showed Moallin the door just two games into the season despite posting a decent start that saw them win their opening game and register draw on their second.Versatile Amos Nondi picks up draw in GeorgiaAzam took to social media to confirm the appointment of Denis Lavagne as their new head coach and went on to highlight his solid credentials.“We are happy to announce that we have reached an agreement with Denis Lavagne to become our new head coach. The French coach who has an impressive CV has a UEFA Pro Licence and is coming to take over from Abdihamid Moallin,” read a statement from Azam.##NAJAVA_MECA_6614414##Lavagne will be thrown straight into the deep end as they take on reigning Tanzania Premier League champions Yanga on Tuesday 6 September in the Dar Derby.##NAJAVA_MECA_6623303##The French coach has been at the helm of a number of clubs in Africa including Free State Stars, Al-Hilal, CS Constantine, JS Kabylie, USM Alger and the Cameroon national team.Ulinzi Stars, Ingwe fault Transition Committee for league postponementDuring the mini league break, Azam took on Djibouti champions Arta Solar in a friendly that they emerged emphatic 3-0 winners courtesy of goals from Tape Edinho, Prince Dube and Idriss Mbombo.Muguna will be hoping to be handed a fresh breath of life at Azam after struggling to nail down a regular starting berth this season at the club.
