Khaberni - National coach Mohamed Wahbi is strongly considered to be the next head coach for the Moroccan first team, succeeding Walid Regragui, according to knowledgeable Moroccan sources.
The North African team has significant challenges ahead, including the finals of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in North America.
The Moroccan newspaper "Al-Montakhab", close to the local football federation, revealed that Mohamed Wahbi will soon be appointed as the new coach of the Moroccan team.
In the following report, here are 4 pieces of information you need to know about him.
Made in Europe
The 49-year-old coach was born in Belgium and graduated from Sharbeek University, where he earned a diploma specialized in youth player development.
He continued his studies in Belgium and obtained a UEFA Pro diploma, the highest coaching certificate in European football.
Early beginnings
Mohamed Wahbi entered the world of coaching in 1997 at the Belgian club Maccabi Brussels, where he worked for a period of 6 years as the coach responsible for youth development.
In 2003, he joined the Anderlecht academy in Belgium, where he supervised most of the age-group teams and contributed to the emergence of several players including Youri Tielemans, Dodi Lukebakio, Yari Verschaeren, Jeremy Doku, Leander Dendoncker, and Anouar Ait El Hadj.
Dual nationality file
In recent years, the Moroccan Football Federation charged him with overseeing the dual nationality file in Belgium.
He achieved great success, convincing several talents born in Belgium to represent various Moroccan teams, including newcomer Chamseddine Talbi.
Shining with the youth team
In 2022, he was named coach of the under-20 team by virtue of the great successes he achieved in Belgium with Anderlecht.
Wahbi led the Atlas Cubs to second place in the finals of the 2025 African Nations Cup for Youths, as well as winning the title of the 2025 World Cup for Youths.
