Moroccan giants appoint former Kaizer Chiefs mentor

Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have officially appointed former Kaizer Chiefs mentor Nasreddine Nabi as their new head coach.

Nabi had been unattached since leaving his role as head coach of Raja Casablanca at the end of August 2026.

This was just two months after the taking up the role at Raja, and Wydad came knocking for his signature.

Now, Nabi has signed a short-term deal with Wydad which will last until the end of the season with an option to renew.

Nabi‘s mandate is clear, and that’s to steer Wydad back to the top of the Botola Pro 1 log following their slow start to the season.

As things stand, Wydad are placed ninth on the log with just five points from their opening four league games.

In a statement released on Friday, Wydad said Nabi’s appointment reflects their commitment to benefitting from the coach’s experience in help the team improve.

EX-KAIZER CHIEFS COACH NASREDDINE NABI JOINS WYDAD

“Wydad Athletic Club announces the appointment of Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi as head coach of the first team until the end of the current sporting season,” reads the statement.

“This appointment reflects the club’s commitment to benefiting from Nasreddine Nabi’s coaching experience and technical expertise to lead the first team during the upcoming phase, work on improving its performance, and strengthen its competitive presence across various competitions.

“Wydad Athletic Club welcomes Nasreddine Nabi as its coach and wishes him every success in his duties, as well as contributing to achieving the set objectives and responding to the aspirations of Wydad’s passionate supporters,” concluded the statement.