Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is set to participate in a panel discussion at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, alongside Arsène Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, and Hossam Hassan, Egypt's coach. The conference, scheduled to take place from October 7 to 9, will focus on Africa's performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ouahbi's contribution is expected to provide valuable insights into Morocco's preparation, squad management, and approach to competing deep into a World Cup.
Morocco's quarter-final run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature prominently in the discussion, as the team maintained its position among the continent's leading international sides four years after their historic semi-final appearance in Qatar. The panel will also include coaches from other African countries, such as Cabo Verde's Bubista, who guided his team through a memorable tournament on their World Cup debut, and DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre, who led his team back onto the world stage after a 52-year absence.
The CAF Strategy Conference aims to bring together coaches from all 54 African member associations, alongside former players and football stakeholders, to discuss the continent's long-term football development. The conference will feature various sessions, including some that will be broadcast on CAF TV, while technical discussions involving coaches will take place behind closed doors.
Wenger, a former Arsenal manager, will lead the discussion during the conference, which will examine the lessons behind Africa's strongest World Cup showing. Nine of the continent's 10 representatives reached the knockout stages, marking a significant milestone for African football. The conference will explore how national teams across the continent can build on recent progress.
The panel discussion will focus on Morocco's successful campaign, as well as other African teams' performances, including Egypt's first victory at the competition under Hossam Hassan's leadership. Bubista's Cabo Verde and Desabre's DR Congo also made notable appearances, with the latter reaching the round of 32.
CAF is expected to release the full broadcast schedule for the conference separately. The organization has emphasized the importance of the conference in promoting African football development, with various stakeholders, including coaches, former players, and football experts, in attendance.
The conference will provide a platform for African coaches to share their experiences, discuss strategies, and explore ways to improve the continent's football performance. With Ouahbi, Wenger, and Hassan in attendance, the discussion is expected to be informative and insightful, offering valuable perspectives on African football's growth and development.
Key points
- Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi will join Arsène Wenger and Hossam Hassan at the CAF Strategy Conference to discuss Africa's World Cup performances.
- The conference aims to bring together coaches from all 54 African member associations to discuss the continent's long-term football development.
- Nine of Africa's 10 representatives reached the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone for African football.
