After navigating a challenging spell at Saudi side Al Wehda FC, Josef Zinnbauer's transition to his new club has been less than seamless.
The former Orlando Pirates boss took charge of the side in August and oversaw just 12 matches. In that time, he had picked up just two victories, which led to his early sacking from the role in November.
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Last month, the German tactician was appointed as manager of Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 outfit JS Kabylie.
He took charge of his first game on Thursday, leading his side as they travelled to face league-leaders MC Alger.
Zinnebauer and his side found themselves on the back foot when Akram Bouras struck in first-half stoppage time to put the home side ahead.
The lead was then doubled by Zakaria Naidji just after the hour mark. The two-goal advantage, however, was short-lived as Ivan Ignatyev put his team back in the game just five minutes later.
In what turned out to be a goal-filled second half, Tayeb Meziani widened the deficit once more with a 78th minute goal.
Then, just four minutes later, Redouane Berkane found the back of the net and ignited hopes of a comeback but it was not to be JS Kabylie, as they ended up suffering a 3-2 defeat.
Heading into the game, there was just a three-point difference between MC Alger and Zinnebauer's side.
Now, the Canaries remain in fourth place on the league table, level on points with USM Alger (who have a game in hand) in third, and four behind Sead Ramovic's CR Belouizdad.
As the German coach had highlighted before the encounter, he will be looking to end the season in a position that would see his side compete in next season's CAF competitions.
"But in the event of defeat, we must correct the mistakes and continue working with all seriousness," he said per Dzair Tube.
"My goal with the Kabyle Youth is to build a strong and cohesive team and we certainly want to occupy a position that qualifies for continental competition next season," the tactician added.
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