Moroccan federation removes Vilda as women's coach, appoints Frenchman Blahic

The Moroccan football federation has dismissed Spanish coach Jorge Vilda after about three years and named Eric Blahic his successor.

• The Moroccan federation announced Vilda's departure from the women's national team, which he led for roughly three years.
• The federation appointed French coach Eric Blahic to replace Vilda as the team's new manager.
• The women's team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in the Moroccan capital in October.
• Under Vilda, Morocco reached the 2023 World Cup round of 16 and finished fourth at the last Africa Cup, qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.