Azam Football Club have officially announced the appointment of Rachid Taoussi as their new head coach on a one-year contract.
Taoussi will be assisted by Badr Driss (assistant coach), Ouajou Driss (fitness coach), and Rachid El Mekkaoui (goalkeeper coach).
Taoussi’s arrival signals the culmination of negotiations between the coach and the club, as he is set to take over the reins from Senegalese coach Youssouph Dabo, who was dismissed due to the team’s lackluster performance in both the CAF Champions League and the Tanzania Premier League this season.
Taoussi arrived in Tanzania on Saturday to finalize the necessary formalities and paperwork for his official appointment.
The club hopes that his experience and expertise will steer the team toward success, particularly in continental competitions.
Taoussi, born on February 6, 1959, in Morocco, has a rich history in African and international football. His coaching career spans several decades, during which he has worked with numerous clubs and national teams.
Before embarking on his coaching career, Taoussi was a talented midfielder, known for his vision and skill on the pitch.The 65-year-old coach brings a wealth of experience to Azam FC, having managed a wide array of teams, including Raja Casablanca, RS Berkane, and FAR Rabat, among other Moroccan clubs.
On the international scene, he has managed various Moroccan youth national teams, including the U17, U20, and U23 squads.
Beyond Morocco, Taoussi has ventured into other North African countries, having briefly coached Algeria’s ES Setif between July and November 2018 before moving to Olympique Khouribga.
- By the Guardian.