Anderlecht Shortlists Mohamed Ouahbi for Head Coach Role

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Belgian media reports suggest that RSC Anderlecht have included Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi on their shortlist of candidates to take over the club’s technical leadership, alongside Dutch coach Martijn Martens. The move comes as part of Anderlecht’s efforts to restructure and prepare for the next phase of their sporting project.

According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the club’s management has already initiated preliminary contacts with several profiles, including Ouahbi, who currently serves as head coach of Morocco’s U20 national team. These discussions are reportedly linked to the possibility of replacing current coach Besnik Hasi.

Preliminary Talks and a Search for the Right Profile

Sources indicate that Anderlecht have held exploratory meetings aimed at assessing the candidates’ visions, tactical approaches, and compatibility with the club’s long-term ambitions. Rather than rushing into a decision, the Belgian side are said to be carefully evaluating each option in order to identify the most suitable profile to lead the team forward, both domestically and on the European stage.

Ouahbi’s name has drawn particular attention given his recent achievements at youth international level and his growing reputation as a coach capable of developing young talent within a structured project.

Mohamed Ouahbi and Morocco’s Olympic Project

The interest from Anderlecht comes at a delicate moment for Ouahbi, especially as Moroccobeat has already reported that he has been confirmed to lead Morocco’s Olympic team on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Games. This appointment underlines the confidence placed in him by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and positions him at the heart of a long-term national project.

Against this backdrop, questions naturally arise over whether Ouahbi would be open to leaving his current role just months after embarking on a new chapter with Morocco’s Olympic setup. For now, Anderlecht’s approach remains exploratory, with a final decision expected only after a comprehensive evaluation of all candidates.

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