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Bono's Plea Forces Wahbi to Rethink Morocco's Coaching Staff

9 March 2026

Bono's Plea Forces Wahbi to Rethink Morocco's Coaching Staff
Bono's request steers Wahbi's coaching decisions ahead of Morocco's next matches.

Wahbi responds to Bono's request

Mohamed Wahbi, the Moroccan national team's new head coach, responded to a request from his goalkeeper Yassine Bono, who plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Wahbi has taken over after Walid Regragui's departure, and as of now he has not announced his full coaching staff, having only revealed his assistant, Joao Sacramiento.

Staff decisions influenced by Bono

According to Radio Mars, Wahbi is close to keeping Omar Harraq as the goalkeepers coach.

The radio also quoted Aziz Al Qablaoui, the Mars sports show host, on Bono's insistence that Harraq remain.

Aziz added that Wahbi originally planned to hire a new GK coach but reversed his stance after Bono's request, opting to retain Harraq.

Punchline 1: If Wahbi's staff changes were a sport, they'd occur in the training room's transfer window.

Punchline 2: Bono's plea was so persuasive that even the crossbar clapped.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new head coach of Morocco?

Mohamed Wahbi.

What did Bono request regarding the coaching staff?

He asked to keep Omar Harraq as goalkeeper coach.

Who is Joao Sacramiento in the staff?

He is Wahbi's appointed assistant coach.