Walid Regragui of Morocco crowned CAF’s Best Coach of the Year 2023.
Regragui received the CAF Best Coach of the Year award in the men’s category during Monday’s ceremony in Marrakech, beating tough competition from Senegal’s Aliou Cisse and Algeria’s Abdelhak Benchika.
Regragui’s influence on Morocco’s football team has been truly impressive. Appointed by the Morocco Football Federation a mere three months before the World Cup, he swiftly orchestrated a turnaround for the team, securing victories against formidable nations such as Belgium and Spain.
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His strategic approach and leadership played a pivotal role in propelling the Atlas Lions to become the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, a remarkable achievement that has earned him widespread acclaim and respect.
The coach’s success with Morocco aligns with his track record of accomplishments. Earlier this year, he guided Wydad Casablanca to triumph in the CAF Champions League, further solidifying his reputation as a brilliant tactician and leader.
Regragui’s achievements stand out, especially considering the relatively short period in which he accomplished them. Taking charge of Morocco’s national team just three months before the World Cup, he successfully transformed them into a cohesive and high-performing unit on the grand stage of international football.
