Ahmed Kantari Appointed Morocco U17 Head Coach
The Moroccan federation has appointed Ahmed Kantari as U17 national team coach, replacing Portugal's Tiago Lima Pereira, ahead of Morocco hosting the 2027 U17 AFCON.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced the appointment of Ahmed Kantari (41) as head coach of the Morocco U17 national team, replacing Portugal's Tiago Lima Pereira.
His background
- Former Morocco international defender who spent most of his career in France before retiring in 2019
- Started coaching within Valenciennes' technical staff
- Assistant to Sabri Lamouchi at Nottingham Forest and then Al-Duhail (Qatar)
- Joined FC Nantes in December 2024, then took over as head coach of the first team from December 2025 to March 2026
- Holds the UEFA Pro coaching licence
Background
The appointment comes ahead of Morocco hosting the 2027 U17 AFCON, tasking Kantari with preparing a new generation of players for a major moment for Moroccan football.
Key facts
- Kantari (41) succeeds Portugal's Tiago Lima Pereira.
- He was FC Nantes' head coach from December 2025 to March 2026.
- He holds the UEFA Pro coaching licence.
- He will prepare the next generation ahead of the 2027 U17 AFCON in Morocco.
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