Rimal Al-Sahra Appoint Rich Peniket as Head Coach

Rimal Al-Sahra SC are delighted to announce the appointment of Rich Peniket as our new Head Coach.

Peniket is no stranger to Rimal Al-Sahra, having been part of the coaching staff during the club's debut season. His move into the top job is a natural progression, and the club is confident he is the right person to build on a runners-up finish and promotion to UAE Division 2.

He takes the role with a strong football background. A former professional footballer, Peniket played for clubs including Fulham, FC Halifax Town and Kidderminster Harriers, and went on to represent Wales at under-21 level. He has since built his coaching career in the UAE, including a managerial spell at Gulf United FC.

As much as his pedigree, it is Peniket's character that has made an impression at the club - hard-working, honest and approachable, with the standards and man-management that bring a group together. He reflects the values Rimal Al-Sahra was founded on.

In his own words

I'm delighted to be continuing my journey with Rimal Al-Sahra, this time in the role of Head Coach. I'm excited by the vision and ambition of the club and the opportunity to drive it forward.

I'm looking forward to building an identity and culture that everyone connected to the club can be proud of, while laying the foundations for long-term success on and off the pitch.

Rich Peniket, Head Coach