Badou Ezzaki
Footballer and manager, African champion
Born
April 2nd, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Morocco
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A retired footballer and manager, achieved significant success during a playing career primarily as a goalkeeper. Played for the Moroccan national team, earning acclaim for contributions in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Managed several clubs, including Wydad Casablanca, winning multiple domestic league titles and the CAF Champions League. Transitioned into coaching and has been influential in nurturing young talent within Moroccan football.
Played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
Won the CAF Champions League with Wydad Casablanca
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