Zaki to replace Lemerre as Morocco coach

2009-06-30

Wydad Casablanca coach Badou Zaki is expected to replace Roger Lemerre at the helm of Morocco's national team Morocco national coach, the Atlas Lions reported on Tuesday (June 30th). Dismayed by the team's poor performance in the African/World Cup qualifiers, the national football federation reportedly decided to terminate Lemerre's contract, The French coach, howver, is seeking a 2-million euro payout. Zaki led the Atlas Lions to the 2004 African Cup of Nations final and to an outstanding qualifying run in 2006.

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amazighi Posted 2009-07-04

Long live Zaki! We wish him a lot of luck!

El gharib Posted 2009-07-06

The members of the federation shame us daily abroad. They do not even measure up to Badou Zaki's ankle in terms of being men and football professionals. I hope that stick around for a long time when he comes back.

لا يهم Posted 2009-07-15

Tunisia drops Roger Lemerre and Morocco jump on him, hahaha as if there are just a few coaches. He ruined us, ruined the Moroccan public and himself. Oh Lord grant us patience. He wasted 15 thousands, 16 thousands and wasted our dreams.

Simo Posted 2009-07-21

I would like to understant this sentence (The French coach, howver, is seeking a 2-million euro payout) For with reason he dream to get this fortune, what he did, just trouble and miss-understanding, he must to pay for the dammage. The best what i can offer for him, it s traval tichet business class for free , 1 way, casablanca-paris. let me know guys if you agree with me.

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