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From failed teacher to World Cup hero: How Mohamed Ouahbi built Morocco’s new collective
ZA🏛️ PoliticsCenter17 hr. ago

From failed teacher to World Cup hero: How Mohamed Ouahbi built Morocco’s new collective

Mohamed Ouahbi, a Belgium-born coach with a background in youth development, has led Morocco to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a dynamic playing style. Once told he lacked the skills to become a teacher, Ouahbi has disproved that claim by coaching Morocco to success, including a penalty shootout victory over Argentina in the Under-20 World Cup. Now facing France in the quarter-finals, Ouahbi's approach contrasts with his predecessor's counter-attacking style, gaining praise for energizing the team and adapting to star players like Ayyoub Bouaddi. Former players and analysts commend his tactical adjustments and leadership, despite initial doubts about his ability to manage a squad of elite talents.

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From failed teacher to World Cup hero: How Mohamed Ouahbi built Morocco’s new collective

Mohamed Ouahbi, a Belgium-born coach with a background in youth development, has led Morocco to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a dynamic playing style. Once told he lacked the skills to become a teacher, Ouahbi has disproved that claim by coaching Morocco to success, including a penalty shootout victory over Argentina in the Under-20 World Cup. Now facing France in the quarter-finals, Ouahbi's approach contrasts with his predecessor's counter-attacking style, gaining praise for energizing the team and adapting to star players like Ayyoub Bouaddi. Former players and analysts commend his tactical adjustments and leadership, despite initial doubts about his ability to manage a squad of elite talents.

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