Robert Waseige has been replaced as coach of Charleroi by St Truiden coach Jacky Matthijssen.
The 64-year-old former Belgium coach has been in charge of Charleroi since October after being sacked Standard Liege. The 64-year-old had already signed a contract to coach the Algeria national side next season.
Mathijssen had been in charge of St Truiden since 2001.
Charleroi, 17th in the league,are on the brink being relegated.