Badou Zaki
Badou Zaki is a former Moroccan professional football goalkeeper and a notable figure in Moroccan football history. He played for the national team and has served as the head coach for various clubs, including the Wydad de Casablanca. In 2023, Zaki took on the role of head coach for the Niger national team, leading them through the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. Recently, he found himself in a unique position as he prepared to face the Moroccan national team, a squad he once represented, expressing mixed feelings about competing against his homeland.
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Badou Zaki, a symbol of Moroccan football, will be present at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
تقارير: إنفانتينو ونجوم العالم تزين مدرجات نهائي كأس أمم أفريقيا اليوم
Egypt· 2026-01-18
Yassine Bounou surpassed the long-standing record held by Moroccan legend Badou Zaki.
Morocco launch Afcon 2025 in style with dominant win and spectacular opening ceremony
Tanzania· 2025-12-22
Badou Zaki was the only Moroccan coach to lead the 'Atlas Lions' to victory in an opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations.
المغرب ضد جزر القمر.. إنجازات تنتظر الركراكى فى افتتاح أمم أفريقياEgypt· 2025-12-21
Badou Zaki's team put up a strong resistance during the match.
Lions de l’Atlas : les enseignements de la fenêtre internationale de septembre
Morocco· 2025-09-09
Badou Zaki is one of the Moroccan coaches who will be present at the inauguration of the new Moulay Abdellah stadium.
Regragui : Le public marocain ne sera rassuré qu’en voyant Hakimi soulever la CANMorocco· 2025-08-28
Badou Zaki is the coach of the Niger national football team.
Match amical : Le Gabon à la renverse face au Niger (3-4) | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-06-08
Badou Zaki was the goalkeeper for Morocco during the 1988 Olympics.
pour un deuxième succès sur le sol marocain – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-06-05
Badou Zaki is the current coach of the Niger national football team.
Tournoi International U19 de football : River Plate sacré champion aux dépens de Crystal PalaceMorocco· 2025-04-28
Badou Zaki was the goalkeeper who charged down Lineker's shot during the match against Morocco.
The game that set Gary Lineker on the path to global superstardom | England
United Kingdom· 2025-03-25
Badou Zaki is the coach of the 'Mena' team, which is set to face Morocco in the World Cup qualifiers.
Mondial 2026 : le Niger au menu des Lions de l’Atlas pour se rapprocher de la qualificationMorocco· 2025-03-20
Badou Zaki is the coach of the Mena and is facing his home country Morocco in a crucial match.
Maroc-Niger : Badou Zaki cherche un bon résultat face aux Lions de l'AtlasMorocco· 2025-03-18