Sports News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManager Walid Regragui has reportedly resigned from his role as head coach of the Moroccan national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to several media reports, the coach is unwilling to continue as the head coach of the Atlas Lions because of the events that unfolded under his leadership at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF bans Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for 5 matches, fines him $100KThe exact reasons behind his decision to resign as head coach of the Atlas Lions have not yet been made public, as discussions are ongoing. The loss left some fans and journalists frustrated, with many questioning when the coach would step down, especially after the final match. Prior to this, Regragui led the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, finishing in fourth place and becoming the first African nation to reach that stage.

Source: GhanaWeb February 06, 2026 15:24 UTC