Charleroi has appointed Mario Kohnen as its new head coach. The Belgian was already the interim coach of the Zebra's at the end of the previous season and has played a key role in the positive momentum that the team has regained in recent weeks. Mario Kohnen is from the German-speaking region of our country and has previously worked as an assistant coach at Eupen, KV Kortrijk, and Dender. Since March 2025, he has been working at Charleroi, first under Rik De Mil and then under Hans Cornelis. When Hans Cornelis was fired during the Europe Play-offs, Kohnen took over as interim coach. This will be Kohnen's first assignment as head coach. Charleroi is enthusiastic about Kohnen's appointment, who has convinced the entire management team with the results achieved. Kohnen knows the DNA of Sporting inside out and has demonstrated the quality of his daily work, the relevance of his analyses, and his ability to mobilize the staff and the group. The appointment of Mario Kohnen is a logical step for Charleroi, which was looking for a coach who can lead the team to success. With Kohnen at the helm, Charleroi hopes to be able to achieve a strong performance in the coming seasons. Charleroi's management team is confident that Kohnen has the skills and experience to take the team to the next level. Kohnen's appointment is a positive development for Charleroi, who are looking to build on their recent success.