Former Premier Soccer League coach Pablo Franco Martin is currently making headlines in Morocco’s top football division, where he is challenging the traditional powerhouses, including Wydad Athletic Club. After a successful tenure of over 14 months at AmaZulu FC in South Africa, Martin has taken the reins at Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès since July 2025, and his impact has been nothing short of remarkable.
With a wealth of experience in African football, including his prior role at Simba SC and a stint as an analyst for the prestigious Real Madrid, Martin has brought a level of professionalism and tactical acumen that has quickly translated into success for Maghreb. His team has gone on an impressive unbeaten streak, remaining undefeated in 15 matches since September 2025, which includes eight wins and seven draws. This remarkable run culminated in a pivotal 1-0 victory over Wydad Athletic Club, propelling Maghreb to the top of the Botola Pro League standings.
Currently, Maghreb holds 31 points from 15 matches, placing them just one point ahead of their closest rivals, Wydad, Raja Casablanca, and AS FAR Rabat, the latter of whom has a game in hand. As the season approaches its halfway point, Martin’s goal is to sustain this momentum and extend the team's impressive unbeaten streak. Achieving the league title this season would be a historic feat for Maghreb, marking only the second time in the club's history that they would secure such an honor, the first being during the 2011/12 season.
While the season is still unfolding and many challenges lie ahead, Maghreb's consistency thus far underscores Martin's growing influence in Moroccan football, demonstrating his capability to compete at the highest level. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how far this remarkable journey will take him and his team in the ongoing league campaign.
As reported by kickoff.com.
