Rachid Taoussi Appointed New Kawkab Head Coach
On the evening of Monday, July 7, the club's board met with Reda Hakam to reach a mutual agreement to terminate the contract amicably, following a decision by club president Idriss Hanifa.
Hanifa is now set to meet Taoussi to finalize contract details and begin pre-season preparation as the club aspires to ensure a successful return to the Moroccan top division.
Taoussi brings a wealth of experience having previously coached the Moroccan national team and managed several renowned clubs including Maghreb de Fez, AS FAR, RS Berkane, CR Belouizdad, ES Sétif, Olympique Khouri, Raja AC and most recently Azam FC in Tanzania, where he competed against giants like Simba SC and Young Africans. Tags: botola proMarrakechRachid Taoussi
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