# Septemvri Sofia coaching changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/septemvri-sofia-coaching-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-20T04:43:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Following a 2-3 defeat against Dunav Ruse, head coach Shimao Freitas resigned from Septemvri Sofia. Freitas did not cite specific football-related reasons for his departure, stating only that “when people in a family look in different directions, it is best to separate.”

Club owner Rumen Chandarov later confirmed that Alexander Tomash declined the head coaching role, reportedly due to disagreements over financial terms and interest in overseas opportunities. Mladen Stoev has been appointed to lead the team in the interim.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Septemvri Sofia: Alexander Tomash declines coaching role

Alexander Tomash has declined the position of head coach at Septemvri Sofia due to financial disagreements and interest in foreign roles. Mladen Stoev will lead the team temporarily.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/septemvri-sofia-alexander-tomash-declines-coaching-role

### 2026-10-14: Septemvri Sofia coach Shimao Freitas resigns

Septemvri Sofia coach Shimao Freitas has resigned following a 2-3 loss to Dunav Ruse, citing a need to separate as the club begins its search for a successor.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/septemvri-sofia-coach-shimao-freitas-resigns

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