AFCON 2025 Triumph: Walid Regragui Named Best Coach as Morocco Reaches the Final
21 January 2026
AFCON 2025: Regragui Named Best Coach as Morocco Reaches the Final
The CAF named Walid Regragui, Morocco's head coach, the best coach of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, praising the distinctive level he delivered with the Atlas Lions throughout the tournament.
Regragui steered Morocco to the final for the first time in 22 years, a run defined by discipline and tactical flexibility. The final with Senegal ended 1-0 after extra time, in a match that swayed on a dramatic late moment when Ibrahim Diaz's spot kick in stoppage time of the second half failed to convert, keeping the host hopes alive.
CAF's official statement lauded the team's focus and adaptability under his leadership, noting how the squad maintained shape across fixtures.
With this personal honour, Regragui follows last year's recipient, Ivory Coast's coach, and solidifies his place among Africa's elite tacticians.
Morocco, the host nation, finished the tournament unbeaten in regulation time and only conceded in extra time of the final. The tournament also yielded a clean sweep of individual accolades: Yassine Bono won Best Goalkeeper, Ibrahim Diaz led the scoring with five goals, and the Atlas Lions earned the Fair Play award, underscoring their strong presence on and off the field.
In short, the competition confirmed Morocco's rise on the continental scene and etched Regragui's name into AFCON history.
Sniper joke: If coaching were precision shooting, Regragui wouldn't just hit the target—he'd redraw the map and still have time for a victory lap.
Sniper joke 2: Morocco's bench reads like a sniper's checklist: one perfect pass, one decisive goal, and zero drama—mostly.
