Moroccan outfit COD Meknes set to appoint Amine Karma as new head coach ahead of next season

Moroccan club COD Meknes are closing in on the appointment of experienced coach Amine Karma as the new head coach of the first team ahead of the 2026/2027 season.

The club’s management has entered advanced negotiations with the Moroccan tactician as part of a new sporting project aimed at rebuilding the team and achieving stronger results in the upcoming campaign.

According to reports, discussions between both parties began several days ago before club officials held a direct meeting with Amine Karma to present their vision and outline their ambitions for the future.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed several important aspects of the project, including the club’s sporting objectives, squad development plans and the direction Meknès FC wants to take under new technical leadership.

Sources close to the negotiations indicate that talks have progressed positively and are now in their final stages, with only a few minor details left to be resolved before the agreement can be officially completed.

The proposed deal is expected to run for one season, with an option for renewal depending on the outcome of the campaign and the progress made under Karma’s leadership.

The Moroccan coach is said to have been impressed by the project presented by the Meknes management, which played a key role in bringing the two parties closer to an agreement. An official announcement confirming his appointment could be made in the coming hours once the remaining details are finalised.

Karma’s potential arrival comes as COD Meknes look to start a new chapter following a difficult period last season. The club began the campaign under coach Aziz Dnibi but eventually separated from him after a decline in results during the second half of the season.

Assistant coach Mohamed Aziz was then handed responsibility for guiding the team until the end of the campaign as the club searched for a permanent solution on the technical bench.

For Meknes, appointing Karma would represent a move to bring stability and experience to the team as they prepare for the challenges of the new season.

Karma arrives with a strong reputation in Moroccan football, having previously managed several clubs in the professional league. His most notable achievement came during his time with Olympique Safi, where he guided the club to a historic success by winning the Throne Cup — the first major title in the club’s history.

That achievement enhanced Karma’s reputation as one of Morocco’s respected coaches, particularly for his ability to build competitive teams and deliver results in challenging circumstances.

Now, as negotiations with COD Meknes reach their final phase, both the club and the coach appear close to beginning a new partnership, with supporters hoping Karma can lead the team into a successful 2026/27 season.