Abha confirmed on 28 October that Croatian coach Damir Buric had been sacked. According to Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah, Nour El Din Ben Zekri is on the club's shortlist to replace him as Abha sit bottom of the league and are still chasing a first win.
Abha confirm Buric exit
Abha confirmed on Wednesday 28 October the sacking of Buric. His compatriot Teo Berrega steps in as caretaker.
Buric is the third coach to lose his job in the Roshn League this season. Serbian Zarko Lazetic went at Al-Taawoun and Saudi boss Khaled Al-Atwi was dismissed by Al-Fateh.
Ben Zekri linked with the role
According to Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah, Abha's board have Ben Zekri on their shortlist to take over until the end of the season, with a handful of other names also in the frame.
Ben Zekri kept Al-Akhdoud, Al-Kholood and Al-Shabab up, most recently with Al-Shabab last season.
Abha's league position
Abha are eighteenth with two points from two draws and eight defeats, and are still chasing a first win.
Abha reached this season's top flight by winning the First Division title last term. Buric engineered Abha's promotion by winning the First Division title last term.