Southport have appointed former striker Dino Maamria as the club's new manager.

The 44-year-old Tunisian becomes the seventh manager that the National League outfit have had in the past two-and-a-half years.

Maamria, who played for Southport in the 2000-01 season, replaces Paul Carden, who left by mutual consent on Monday.

"I am aiming to build the club in the longer term and to take it to a better place," he told Southport's official website.

"I want everyone to enjoy it and let's set off on an exciting journey. This club has tremendous potential - it is great to be back."

Maamria's first game in charge of Southport, who are 22nd in the league, is the trip to Welling on Saturday.