The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced the appointment of French coach Eric Blahic as the new head coach of the Morocco women's national team. Blahic, 61, replaces Spanish coach Jorge Vilda and will lead the Atlas Lionesses into the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic qualifying campaign. This move marks a new chapter for the team following their fourth-place finish at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Blahic brings extensive coaching experience, although much of his career has been spent as an assistant coach. He has worked with several French clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Sochaux, Guingamp, and Bordeaux. During the 2025-2026 season, he was also part of the coaching staff at Nantes. Blahic holds a UEFA Pro coaching license, which qualifies him for top-level coaching roles.
The French coach has experience in women's football at the international level. He first joined the France women's national team staff in 2020 as an assistant to Corinne Diacre. Blahic returned to the French national team in 2023 as part of the coaching staff led by Herve Renard. During his tenure, he was involved in several major competitions, including the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Blahic's appointment comes after Vilda's departure from the Morocco women's national team. The Spanish coach took charge in October 2023, succeeding Frenchman Reynald Pedros. Under Vilda, Morocco finished fourth at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, losing to Cameroon on penalties in the semifinals and suffering another defeat to Algeria in the third-place playoff.
Blahic will now take charge of a Moroccan side that has already secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Another major objective will be the team's bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Morocco has advanced directly to the third round of the Olympic qualifiers following the withdrawal of Congo-Brazzaville.
The Morocco job represents Blahic's first opportunity to lead a national team as head coach. His career has largely been built around assistant coaching roles, making his appointment a significant new challenge. With Morocco's women's football continuing to develop in recent years, Blahic will be tasked with turning that progress into stronger results and titles at continental and international level.
Blahic's experience and expertise will be crucial in helping the Atlas Lionesses achieve their goals. The team has shown promise in recent years, and with Blahic at the helm, they will look to build on their progress and make a strong impact on the international stage. The appointment of Blahic is a significant move for Moroccan women's football, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the team's future performances.
Key points
- Eric Blahic appointed as new head coach of Morocco women's national team
- Blahic to lead team into 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and Olympic qualifying campaign
- Appointment marks new chapter for Atlas Lionesses following fourth-place finish at 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
