Badou Ezzaki

Footballer and manager, African champion

Badou Ezzaki - Footballer and manager, African champion
Born

April 2nd, 1959
65 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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