Moroccan coach Rachid Taoussi close to taking charge of Liberia national team

Media reports indicate that the Liberian Football Association is moving closer to appointing Moroccan coach Rachid Taoussi as the new head coach of the Liberia national football team.

The expected appointment comes ahead of next Tuesday’s draw for the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with Liberia aiming to strengthen the national team setup before the qualification campaign begins.

According to the reports, Liberian football authorities are eager to benefit from Taoussi’s extensive experience in African football as they seek to return the national team to continental prominence.

Taoussi brings vast African football experience

Rachid Taoussi is regarded as one of Morocco’s most experienced football managers, having coached several major clubs both domestically and internationally.

During his managerial career, Taoussi has taken charge of Moroccan giants including Raja CA, AS FAR and Maghreb de Fès.

He also previously managed the Morocco national football team, giving him valuable international experience at the highest level of African football.

His familiarity with continental competitions and African football environments is believed to be one of the key reasons behind Liberia’s interest in securing his services.

AFCON qualification set as main objective

If officially appointed, Taoussi’s first major challenge will be guiding the Liberia national football team to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Liberia has struggled to establish itself consistently among Africa’s top football nations in recent years, and the federation hopes the arrival of an experienced coach could help revive the national team’s ambitions.

The potential appointment is already generating excitement among Liberian football supporters, who will hope Taoussi can lead the country back to the continental stage and build a more competitive national side ahead of the upcoming qualification campaign.