The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced the appointment of French coach Eric Braahut as the new head coach of the Moroccan women's national football team. Braahut, who has extensive experience in women's football, previously served as an assistant coach for the French women's national team. He will lead the team in preparation for upcoming competitions, including the Olympic Games and the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Braahut's appointment comes after the departure of Spanish coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez. The Moroccan women's national team will begin a training camp under Braahut's leadership, preparing for their upcoming matches. The team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on October 9 and 12, 2026, at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat and the Stade de la Ville in Casablanca.
The Moroccan women's national team has a strong squad, with 26 players called up for the training camp. The team is led by captain Nouhaila Benzina and includes players such as Fatima Zahra El Jebrاوي, Zineb El Arrar, and Khadija El Rmichi. Braahut will look to build on the team's existing talent and experience as they prepare for their upcoming competitions.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has expressed its confidence in Braahut's ability to lead the team to success. The federation has invested heavily in women's football in recent years, with a focus on developing the sport and improving the team's performance. Braahut's appointment is seen as a key part of this strategy.
Braahut's experience as an assistant coach for the French women's national team will be an asset for the Moroccan team. He has worked with some of the top players in the world and has a deep understanding of the game. He will look to bring this expertise to the Moroccan team and help them achieve their goals.
The Moroccan women's national team has made significant progress in recent years, qualifying for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations and the Arab Women's Cup. Braahut will look to build on this progress and take the team to the next level. He will face a tough challenge, but with his experience and expertise, he is confident that the team can achieve success.
The appointment of Eric Braahut as coach of the Moroccan women's national team marks a new era for the team. With his experience and expertise, the team is expected to make significant progress in the coming months and years. The team will look to make a strong impression in their upcoming matches and competitions, and Braahut will be at the forefront of this effort.
Key points
- Eric Braahut appointed as new coach of Moroccan women's national football team
- Braahut to lead team in preparation for Olympic Games and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
- Team to play friendly matches against Uzbekistan on October 9 and 12, 2026
