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 Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya 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 Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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 Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
