Etoile De L’est on Monday announced the signing of a new coach Addy Bukaraba from Democratic Republic of Congo.

"We are announcing the signing of our new head coach Addy Bukaraba from DRC,” a tweet on the club’s social media page revealed.

Addy Bukaraba who will coach until the end of the season has previously managed clubs like AS Nyuki, DC Virunga and Bukavu Dawa.

The signing of a new head coach comes after the club was thrashed 6-0 by Police FC 6 in the Rwanda premier over the weekend.

Etoile De L’est is in the relegation zone with 16 points from 16 games.