Rachid Taoussi Declines Liberia National Team Coaching Offer

T.E (Elbotola)

18 May 2026at10:11

Moroccan coach Rachid Taoussi has declined the offer to manage the Liberia national football team, despite recent negotiations with the Liberian Football Association.

According to available information, Taoussi opted not to take on the role due to personal commitments in Morocco, in addition to the current circumstances which did not facilitate his acceptance of the offer, especially after a period spent working on the African continent.

Taoussi is a well-known coaching figure in Moroccan football, having previously managed several national clubs, including Raja CA, FAR Rabat, and Maghreb de Fès. He also coached the Moroccan national team between 2012 and 2013, in addition to having coaching experiences elsewhere on the African continent.

The Liberian FA had been seeking to sign a coach with African experience, aiming to restore the national team's continental prominence and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, a tournament they have not participated in since the 2002 edition.

Q&A

Why did Rachid Taoussi decline the Liberia national team coaching offer?

Rachid Taoussi declined the Liberia national team coaching offer due to personal commitments in Morocco and current circumstances that didn't facilitate his acceptance. He had recently worked on the African continent.

What was the Liberian FA's goal in seeking a new coach?

The Liberian FA sought a new coach with African experience to restore the national team's continental prominence. Their aim was to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, a tournament they haven't reached since 2002.

What is Rachid Taoussi's coaching background in African football?

Rachid Taoussi is a well-known figure in Moroccan football, having managed several national clubs. He also coached the Moroccan national team for a period and has other coaching experiences elsewhere on the continent.

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