Walid Regragui Today: Ghana and Saudi Arabia Battle for His Signature
Walid Regragui – top target for Ghana and Saudi Arabia
Walid Regragui is at the center of a coaching tug-of-war. After leaving the Morocco national team in March 2026, the historic World Cup semi-finalist is now the prime candidate for both the Ghana Black Stars and the Saudi Arabian national team.
🔚 End of the Morocco Era
Regragui’s journey with the Atlas Lions ended after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation appointed Mohamed Ouahbi as his successor, leaving Regragui available to sign with a new national side.
🇬🇭 Ghana’s Priority Target
Following the dismissal of Otto Addo, the Ghana Football Association has made Regragui their top choice. GFA president Kurt Okraku stated that the new coach will be unveiled within two weeks. Regragui faces competition from Kwasi Appiah and Hervé Renard, but his track record makes him the favorite.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia in the Race
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is also eyeing Regragui after parting ways with Hervé Renard. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Saudi leaders want an experienced manager who knows African and Arab football inside out.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Has Walid Regragui signed with Ghana yet?
Not yet. Negotiations are advanced, but no official contract has been signed as of April 1, 2026.
Why did he leave Morocco?
It was a mutual agreement after CAN 2025. The federation wanted a fresh start for the next cycle.
What is his biggest achievement?
Leading Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022 – the first African and Arab nation to reach that stage.
