Moroccan coach Abdelaziz Kerkache appointed Central African Republic head coach

Abdelaziz Kerkache

The former Mouloudia Oujda and Olympique Khouribga coach takes charge of the national team ahead of its two-legged qualifying tie against Benin for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 07/11/2026 at 16h00

The Central African Football Federation (FCF) officially announced on Friday, November 6, the appointment of Moroccan coach Abdelaziz Kerkache as head coach of the Central African Republic’s senior national team, the Wild Beasts, replacing Éloge Enza Yamissi.

The Central African Republic is turning to Kerkache’s experience to lead the Fauves de Bas-Oubangui into their upcoming challenges.

During his coaching career, the Moroccan has managed several clubs, including Mouloudia Oujda, Ittihad Khémisset, KAC Kenitra, Olympique Khouribga and Renaissance Zemamra, as well as Botswana’s Township Rollers FC.

In his new role, Kerkache has unveiled his squad for the two-legged tie against Benin in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

By Le360 (with MAP)
On 07/11/2026 at 16h00