Moroccan club Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès (MAS Fès) have parted ways with head coach Rui Almeida following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 league campaign.
The Portuguese tactician leaves his position after failing to deliver the expected results, with the defending Moroccan champions struggling to find consistency in the opening stages of the season.
MAS Fès have collected just eight points from their first six league matches, leaving them eighth on the league table.
The club’s current position represents a significant setback for a side that entered the campaign with ambitions of defending their domestic title.
Despite their status as reigning champions, MAS Fès have struggled to maintain the form and momentum that powered their title-winning campaign.
The decision to part ways with Almeida highlights the growing pressure on the club’s technical leadership as they seek to revive their season and return to winning ways.
His departure now leaves MAS Fès searching for a new manager capable of restoring confidence, improving performances and steering the team back into contention for the Moroccan league title.
The managerial change comes as a major blow to the defending champions, who will be eager to turn their disappointing start into a stronger title defence.
