Morocco: Oman appoint Tarik Sektioui as new national team coach

Oman have appointed Tarik Sektioui as their new national team coach, with the announcement confirmed by the country’s football federation.

The Moroccan manager takes charge as the team begins a new phase, with the federation outlining his appointment through its official communication channels.

The move marks the start of a fresh chapter for the national side under new leadership.

Sektioui arrives with experience across different levels of the game, having built his coaching career since 2012.

He has managed several teams during that period and is familiar with football in the Arab world, a factor that may prove significant in his new role.

Among his notable achievements is guiding RS Berkane to victory in the CAF Confederation Cup in 2020.

More recently, he has been in charge of Morocco’s under-23 national team since 2024, further strengthening his profile on the international stage.

يعلن الاتحاد العُماني لكرة القدم عن تعاقده مع المدرب المغربي طارق السكتيوي لقيادة المنتخب الوطني الأول خلال المرحلة المقبلة 🇴🇲 pic.twitter.com/4fAVaG7Alm

— الاتحاد العماني لكرة القدم (@OmanFA) March 22, 2026

He was also responsible for leading Morocco to success at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), adding to his record in continental competitions.

These experiences have contributed to his reputation as a coach capable of managing teams in competitive environments.

Sektioui is often described as a modern coach, combining an emphasis on possession-based football with an approach that values both attacking play and tactical discipline.

His methods are expected to shape Oman’s style as he begins his tenure.

The appointment comes with a two-year contract, providing a defined period for the coach to implement his ideas and work towards the federation’s objectives.

He will be joined by Ahmed Laamoule, who will serve as his assistant, continuing a working relationship established during their time with Morocco.

With preparations set to begin, attention will turn to how Sektioui adapts his philosophy to the Omani squad, as the national team enters a new phase under his guidance.