Caption for the landscape image: Which local coach can claim glory in Morocco? Thursday, January 01, 2026 Scroll down to read the article From left: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, Morocco coach Walid Regragui and Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah. Photo credit: Pool By PETER DUBE Contributor Summary Article Related What you need to know: Morocco’s Walid Regragui is celebrated as the World Cup sensation and the face of contemporary African coaching excellence.The odds are in favour of another local coach bagging Africa’s biggest football crown. The question is, who will it be? In Marrakech For decades, the dugout of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was viewed as the exclusive domain of the globe-trotting European manager. PREMIUM Draw enough for Tanzania to reach Cup of Nations last 16 It was only Tanzania's second point of the tournament. PREMIUM Jonah, carrying the famed Fabisch name with pride Zimbabwe’s emerging star opens up about journey to his first major tournament. PREMIUM How Fabisch promoted football in Kenya and 'gave' his son to the game 'If you look at Jonah now, his face is changing; he looks exactly like his father...' . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenyan girls face China in Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup PREMIUM Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Draw enough for Tanzania to reach Cup of Nations last 16 It was only Tanzania's second point of the tournament.
PREMIUM Jonah, carrying the famed Fabisch name with pride Zimbabwe’s emerging star opens up about journey to his first major tournament.
PREMIUM How Fabisch promoted football in Kenya and 'gave' his son to the game 'If you look at Jonah now, his face is changing; he looks exactly like his father...'
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
