In 2015 he won the Champion Cup of Bulgaria with Cherno More, as assistant coach of the representative team.

In September 2017, he was confirmed as a senior coach of the Cherno More, replacing Georgi Ivanov's resignation.

In November 2018 he became part of the coach team of Ivaylo Petev in Saudi club Al-Qadsiah.

In January 2020, Lukanov started working in the coaching team of Petev in Jagiellonia Białystok.

On 5 October 2023, after leaving Etar Veliko Tarnovo manager position, he was announced as the new sports director of Fratria.