Al Okhdood and Al Orobah confirm new managers

The Roshn Saudi League has welcomed another two new managers to the top flight, with Al Okhdood and Al Orobah making their appointments ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Al Okhdood have announced Stjepan Tomas as their head coach, the former Croatian international, 48, arriving at the Najran club having most recently managed NK Osijek in his homeland. Before that, Tomas, had spells in Turkiye and Moldova, including with Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Al Okhdood finished last season’s RSL in 15th, one point and one place above the relegation zone. They kick off the 2024-25 campaign on August 24, when they host reigning champions Al Hilal.

Meanwhile, newly promoted Al Orobah have confirmed Alvaro Pacheco as the man to guide their return to the RSL, with the Portuguese having spent much of his managerial career in his homeland. A former striker, the 53-year-old arrives at the club following a brief spell in Brazil with Vasco da Gama.

Al Orobah, who finished second in last season’s First Division League, open their 2024-25 account on August 23, away to Al Ahli in Jeddah.