With simply sooner or later to go till the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, consideration is shifting past the star gamers to the tacticians on the touchline.
Twenty-four coaches, drawn from throughout Africa and past, will compete for one trophy, every carrying the hopes, identities and ambitions of their nations.
From homegrown leaders to skilled European campaigners, AFCON 2025 presents a wealthy mixture of philosophies, backgrounds and management types.
These coaches aren’t solely chasing outcomes, but additionally in search of to outline legacies, restore pleasure and form the way forward for their groups on Africa’s largest soccer stage.
Algeria – Vladimir Petković
The previous Switzerland coach has restored construction and perception to the Fennecs, guiding them again to AFCON and World Cup qualification regardless of restricted prior African expertise.
Angola – Patrice Beaumelle
A confirmed AFCON winner as an assistant, Beaumelle brings match know-how and tactical readability as Angola look to exceed expectations.
Benin – Gernot Rohr
The ex-Nigeria coach continues his African journey, tasked with rebuilding Benin by means of self-discipline and organisation.
Botswana – Morena Ramoreboli
An emblem of rising African teaching expertise, Ramoreboli has led Botswana again to AFCON after 13 years away.
Burkina Faso – Brama Traoré
Nicknamed “The Professor,” the previous worldwide embodies tactical intelligence and nationwide pleasure.
Cameroon – David Pagou
Charged with restoring cohesion and defensive solidity to the five-time champions.
Comoros – Stefano Cusin
Architect of Comoros’ exceptional rise, main them into the match unbeaten in qualification.
Côte d’Ivoire – Emerse Faé
AFCON 2023 hero now seeks to show that his fairytale triumph marked the start of a brand new period.
