Regragui Equals Michel and Faria as Morocco's Most Capped AFCON Coach with 10 Matches - Elbotola
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Regragui Equals Michel and Faria as Morocco's Most Capped AFCON Coach with 10 Matches

Regragui Equals Michel and Faria as Morocco's Most Capped AFCON Coach with 10 Matches

15 January 2026at12:52

Walid Regragui has achieved a distinguished status among Moroccan national team coaches in the Africa Cup of Nations, having successfully led the team in a significant number of matches, thereby equaling the records of prominent former coaches like Jose Faria and Henri Michel.

According to "Stats Foot," a website specializing in football statistics, Regragui has now reached 10 AFCON matches, putting him level with Faria and Michel. Regragui guided the Moroccan national team in four matches during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire and has overseen six matches so far in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Regragui now has the opportunity to further enhance his record, especially with the Moroccan national team reaching the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday against Senegal. This upcoming match could allow him to add another game to his tally, potentially making him the coach with the most matches led in the history of the Moroccan national team in the tournament.

How many Africa Cup of Nations matches has Walid Regragui coached for Morocco?

Walid Regragui has now coached 10 AFCON matches for Morocco, equaling the record held by former coaches Jose Faria and Henri Michel. This tally includes games from the 2023 and 2025 tournaments.

What significant record could Walid Regragui achieve in the upcoming AFCON final?

In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, Walid Regragui has the opportunity to become Morocco's sole record holder for most AFCON matches coached, potentially surpassing the current 10-game tie.