Ezzaki Badou

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Ezzaki Badou is a renowned Moroccan footballer and coach, currently leading the Jordan national team.

He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the Throne for his contributions to football.

Zaki played a pivotal role in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, helping Morocco reach the round of 16, a first for an African team.

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Биография

Early Life

Ezzaki "Zaki" Badou was born in Sidi Kacem, Morocco, where he began his journey in football. His passion for the sport led him to pursue a professional career, ultimately becoming a celebrated goalkeeper.

Playing Career

Zaki's professional career spanned 17 years, during which he played for several clubs, including AS Salé, Wydad Athletic Club, RCD Mallorca, and FUS de Rabat. He gained recognition in 1986 when he was named African Footballer of the Year, a title that coincided with his signing with RCD Mallorca. Notably, he helped the team achieve promotion to La Liga in 1989 and won the prestigious Ricardo Zamora Trophy. Zaki also represented the Morocco national team from 1979 to 1992, participating in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where Morocco became the first African team to reach the round of 16. He earned 76 caps and played in four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, showcasing his talent on an international stage.

Coaching Career

After retiring in 1993, Zaki transitioned into coaching, taking charge of various clubs, including his former teams FUS and Wydad AC. He was appointed head coach of the Morocco national team in 2002, leading them to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004. His coaching journey continued with stints at IR Tanger and Sudan, where he achieved a victory in his first match. In December 2023, he was signed to coach the Niger national football team, and in July 2026, he was appointed head coach of the Jordan national team, further solidifying his legacy in football coaching.

Legacy

Zaki's contributions to football have been recognized with numerous awards, including being named Moroccan Footballer of the Year multiple times and receiving the Officer of the Order of the Throne. His impact on Moroccan football, both as a player and a coach, has left an indelible mark on the sport.

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Playing career

Born in Sidi Kacem, Zaki represented AS Salé, Wydad AC, RCD Mallorca and Fath Union Sport during a 17-year professional career. With Mallorca, for which he signed in 1986 after being named by France Football as African Footballer of the Year, he won promotion to La Liga in 1989 while winning the Ricardo Zamora Trophy.

Zaki played for the Morocco national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup and four Africa Cup of Nations. In the former tournament, held in Mexico, he helped his country to become the first African team to reach the round-of-16; additionally, the recipient of 76 full caps competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

In 2006, Zaki was selected by the Confederation of African Football as one of the best 200 African footballers of the last 50 years.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Coaching career

Zaki retired in 1993 at the age of 34, immediately becoming a manager. In 2002, after coaching a host of clubs, including former sides FUS and WAC, he was appointed at the helm of Morocco, leaving his post after three years and returning in May 2014. He managed to create a young group and qualify the national team for the African Cup then organized in Tunisia in 2004 without a defeat. Zaki's protégés reached the final by losing to Tunisia 2–1. He left by mutual consent in February 2016.

Zaki subsequently returned to club duties, going on to be in charge of several sides.

On 9 July 2017, Zaki was named as the coach of IR Tanger.

On 12 March 2023, he was named as coach of Sudan, with his salary being paid by the Saudi Arabian FA as part of a co-operation agreement. In managing his first game for Sudan, he managed to claim a 1–0 victory against Gabon in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

On 8 December 2023, The Niger Football Federation announced, that it has officially signed a contract with coach Badou Zaki to lead the Niger national football team for two years.

On the July 19 2026, the JFA (Jordanian Football Association) announced that Zaki would be assigned as head coach for Jordanian first team following the resignation of his country man Jamal Sellami

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club: AS Salé (1976–1978)
Club: Wydad Athletic Club (1978–1986)
Club: RCD Mallorca (1986–1992)
Club: FUS de Rabat (1992–1993)
Club: Morocco men's national football team (1979–1992)
National team: Morocco

Трофеи и награды

Award: Officer of the Order of the Throne

Наследие

Honours

Player

Wydad Casablanca Botola Pro: 1977–78, 1985–86 Moroccan Throne Cup: 1978, 1979, 1981 Mohammed V Cup: 1979

RCD Mallorca Copa del Rey runner-up: 1990–91

Morocco Africa Cup of Nations third place: 1980

Manager

Wydad Casablanca Botola Pro: 2010 Moroccan Throne Cup: 1998 CAF Cup runner-up: 1999 Arab Club Champions Cup runner-up: 2009 CAF Champions League runner-up: 2011

CR Belouizdad Algerian Cup: 2017 Morocco Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2004

Individual

Moroccan Footballer of the Year: 1979, 1981, 1986, 1988 Moroccan Goalkeeper of the Year: 1978, 1979, 1986 African Footballer of the Year: 1986 Arab Footballer of the Year: 1986 Algerian Coach of the Year: 2017 Ricardo Zamora Trophy: 1988–89 La Liga Goalkeeper of the Year: 1988, 1989, 1990 IFFHS All-time Morocco Men's Dream Team

Orders Order of the Throne: 2004

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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