- One native coach and three expatriates will likely be on the sidelines in Group F of the CAN 2023
- Walid Regragui is the one coach to steer an African crew to the semi-finals of a World Cup
- Will probably be the primary AFCON as a coach for Adel Amrouche with Tanzania
In just a few days, the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium will host the kickoff of the thirty fourth version of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
CafOnline.com takes a better have a look at the coaches in rivalry. Group F of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, options 4 groups with completely different enjoying types. And with seasoned tacticians whose paths and strategies are diametrically opposed. Let’s discover.
Avram Grant (69 years)
He made a reputation for himself throughout his time within the English Premier League at Chelsea, reaching the ultimate of the 2008 UEFA Champions League. Nonetheless, on the continent, Avram Grant’s first problem was Ghana, the place he led from 2014 to 2017. He managed to take the Black Stars to the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON closing in 2015 towards Côte d’Ivoire (misplaced on penalties 8-9, 0-0 after further time). Having been on the helm of Zambia for a yr now, the Israeli Grant revitalizes Chipolopolo, aiming to recreate the feat of profitable the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON finals in 2012.
Sébastien Desabre (48 years)
The French technician is a seasoned traveler of the continent. His first look dates again to 2010 with ASEC Mimosas in Côte d’Ivoire. Since then, he has managed quite a few golf equipment in Tunisia, Angola, Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco, and Egypt. Sébastien Desabre certified Uganda for its first TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in over 30 years in 2019 in Egypt, reaching a historic place within the spherical of 16 (eradicated by Senegal). Regardless of being dismissed after the competitors, his journey earns him a rebound with the Leopards of the DR Congo for the previous two years. Famend for his tactical prowess, Desabre is a pacesetter of males, exactly what the Leopards want to revive their popularity.
Adel Amrouche (56 years)
Since his debut as a coach on the continent, transferring by Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Libya, and Botswana, Adel Amrouche has by no means had the chance to take part within the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON. This may now be the prospect in Côte d’Ivoire for the Belgian-Algerian coach with Tanzania, the place he joined in March 2023. Amrouche can depend on a gaggle of gamers whose potential has been evolving over time, symbolized by Taifa Stars’ star, Mbwana Samatta.
Walid Regragui (49 years)
For his first expertise because the coach of a nationwide crew, Walid Regragui made a powerful affect by guiding Morocco to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. Since then, expectations have been excessive across the former Atlas Lion. Nonetheless, Regragui stays level-headed. He has a top quality squad and ensures that his message resonates properly. For his second TotalEnergies CAF AFCON with Morocco, Regragui has just one ambition: to go so far as potential and lay fingers on the trophy.
