
The 42-year-old - who has previously coached among others Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Malawi - will sign a two year contract in the coming days with the target of guiding Togo to the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which is being hosted by Gabon.
Saintfiet, who will be assisted by former Togolese international Jean Paul Dosseh Abalo, replaces Tchanile Tchakala, who had been in the post since June 2014.