The Moroccan Football Federation has officially announced the dismissal of Spanish coach Jorge Vilda from his position as the head coach of the women's national team. This decision, which was made public last evening, brings to a close Vilda's nearly three-year tenure in Morocco, a role he assumed in October 2023. Vilda's exit comes just one month after he was relieved from his duties as the coach of the Spanish women's national team, along with his role overseeing women's national teams at the Spanish Football Federation.

In its statement, the Moroccan Football Federation revealed plans for a new training camp for the women's national team, appointing Frenchman Éric Blahic as the interim coach. Blahic will lead the team during two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on October 6 and 12, 2026. Vilda's departure marks a significant transition for the Moroccan team, especially as they gear up for upcoming international competitions.

Vilda's previous dismissal from the Spanish national team came under the administration of Pedro Rocha, who was serving as the head of the Spanish Football Federation's interim committee following the resignation and suspension of Luis Rubiales amidst controversies surrounding Spain's victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Under Vilda’s guidance, Spain achieved its first-ever Women's World Cup title during the tournament held in Australia and New Zealand in the summer of 2023, a remarkable accomplishment that was overshadowed by the subsequent turmoil within the federation.

During his time with the Moroccan women's national team, Vilda led them to participate in continental championships, successfully qualifying for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. In the recent edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which took place in Morocco in July, the team finished fourth after a semi-final loss to Cameroon. Despite not reaching the final, Morocco secured its place in the World Cup, building on its previous runner-up finishes in the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, thus solidifying its status as one of the rising powers in African women's football.

With Vilda's departure, the Moroccan national team enters a new phase of preparation for future international commitments, including the World Cup, and the federation looks forward to a successful transition under new leadership.

As reported by aljazeera.net.