Mladenov Returns at CSKA Sofia Helm

Stoycho Mladenov has been appointed once again as head coach of Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia following the team's disastrous 2-0 loss against Chernomorets Burgas.

Mladenov, 54, who led CSKA to two league titles in 2003 and 2008, has replaced Dimitar Penev, the flamboyant coach who guided Bulgaria's national team to the semifinals of the 1994 World Cup.

Penev is now set to become chairman of the club.

The Reds are currently third in the Bulgarian A league standings with 36 points from 16 matches, a position they share with Chernomorets Burgas and archrivals Levski Sofia. Surprise leader Ludogorets Razgrad has 39 points.

CSKA lost four key players during the winter transfer window. Spas Delev, Ianis Zicu, Gregory Nelson and Michel Platini were all transferred out to foreign clubs, which pundits believe may deal a huge blow to the team's title ambitions.

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