Meknes Sports Club appoint Portuguese coach Jorge Paixão for 2026-27 season

Moroccan side Meknes Sports Club have officially announced the appointment of experienced Portuguese coach Jorge Paixão as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 football season.

The Ismaili capital-based club confirmed the appointment on Monday, marking the beginning of a new chapter as it seeks to strengthen its technical setup and build a competitive team capable of achieving its objectives in the upcoming campaign.

According to the club, the decision to bring in the Portuguese tactician forms part of the club’s long-term strategy to reinforce the coaching staff and establish a clear footballing vision that reflects the ambitions of the management, players and supporters.

The club believes Paixão’s experience and leadership qualities will play a crucial role in guiding the team toward greater success and improving its performances throughout the season.

“The appointment comes within the framework of the club’s strategy to strengthen the technical staff in line with the ambitions and objectives of the club and its supporters,” the statement read.

Meknes also extended a warm welcome to the Portuguese coach, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the team and wishing him every success in his new role.

The club leadership highlighted their optimism that the new manager will help the side achieve its sporting goals while instilling a winning mentality capable of delivering positive results on the pitch.

Paixão arrives with considerable coaching experience gained across several countries, and the Moroccan outfit will be hoping his tactical expertise can inspire an improvement in performances as the team prepares for the challenges of the new campaign.

The appointment reflects Meknes’ determination to build a stable technical structure capable of competing consistently and meeting the expectations of its passionate fan base.

Supporters will now be eager to see how quickly the Portuguese tactician adapts to Moroccan football and whether he can steer the club towards a successful 2026-27 season under his leadership.