Newly appointed Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has moved quickly to assemble his technical staff for the national team, less than a day after his appointment was confirmed on 5 March 2026.

The new coach is preparing the Morocco national football team for the 2026 World Cup and appears determined to combine European coaching experience with figures closely linked to Moroccan football.

During his first press conference following the announcement, Ouahbi confirmed that Portuguese coach João Sacramento will serve as his first assistant.

Sacramento attended a memorial ceremony for Walid Regragui at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, marking his early involvement with the new national team structure.

The Portuguese coach arrives with extensive experience from European football.

He previously worked alongside José Mourinho and was part of his coaching teams at Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma.

Sacramento has also held roles at Paris Saint‑Germain and Lille OSC.

Within Morocco’s coaching staff, he is expected to focus particularly on tactical organisation, video analysis and the strategic preparation of matches.

Alongside Sacramento, another familiar figure from Moroccan football could soon join the technical team.

According to several sources, including Soccer212, former international Youssouf Hadji is being considered for the role of second assistant coach.

Hadji, who earned 64 caps and scored 16 goals for Morocco during his international career, remains a respected figure among supporters of the Atlas Lions.

His potential appointment would add a strong link between the coaching staff and the players, while also reinforcing the national identity within the team environment.

If confirmed, the combination of Sacramento’s analytical approach and Hadji’s understanding of Moroccan football could provide balance within the backroom staff.

Changes may also extend to the team’s physical preparation department.

Spanish specialist Ismael Fernandez is reportedly the leading candidate to take charge of the squad’s conditioning programme.

Fernandez recently left his role at Villarreal CF and has previously worked with several clubs in European football, including Olympique de Marseille, Athletic Bilbao, Valencia CF and Sevilla FC.

As preparations begin for the next World Cup cycle, Ouahbi’s early decisions suggest a coaching structure designed to blend international expertise with deep knowledge of Moroccan football.