APR FC reaches agreement with Moroccan tactician Abderrahim Talib
APR FC has reached an agreement with Moroccan tactician Abderrahim Talib to become the club’s new head coach as they aim for a stronger performance in the upcoming domestic season and the CAF Champions League.
The 61-year-old boasts a wealth of experience on the African continent, having managed top-tier Moroccan sides such as RS Berkane, AS FAR, and Wydad Athletic Club. Talib holds CAF Pro and UEFA Pro coaching licenses and most recently managed Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi during the 2022/23 season. He later served as the Director of Sports at RCA Zemamra.
Talib is set to replace Serbian coach Darko Nović, who parted ways with the club just three games before the end of the 2024/25 Rwanda Premier League campaign. Nović’s tenure lasted 11 months, during which APR FC endured a mixed season—falling short in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round but eventually clinching the Rwanda Premier League title, albeit with difficulty.
Club insiders say Talib’s signing is part of APR FC’s broader strategy to revamp the squad and bring tactical discipline to the team, as they aim to make a deeper run in continental competitions.
According to Rwandan football journalist Kalisa Bruno Taifa, who closely monitors the club, Talib’s knowledge of African football and track record in developing competitive squads made him the top choice for the role.
In preparation for the new season, APR FC has already strengthened its squad with several local signings, including Hakizimana Adolphe, Iraguha Hadji, Bugingo Hakim, and Ngabonziza Pacifique.
The club is also in advanced talks with former right-back Omborenga Fitina and plans to bring in three foreign players. One of them, Ronald Ssekiganda from Uganda, signed earlier in January. The other two are expected to be an out-and-out striker and a creative midfielder to fill the No. 10 role.
With pre-season preparations set to begin soon, all eyes will be on how Talib reshapes the squad and instills a competitive edge as APR FC prepares for both domestic and continental challenges.
