Nabi takes up new challenge at FAR Rabat after leaving Tanzania's Yanga

Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi has been appointed the new manager of Moroccan Botola Pro champions FAR Rabat, after leaving Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga).

The 57-year-old has been unveiled as the new coach of the Rabat-based club ahead of the start of the new season and their participation in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.

Nabi departed Yanga last month upon the expiry of his contract after an immensely successful three-year spell with the Tanzanian record 27-time league winners.

During his time at the helm, the 58-year-old guided Yanga to back-to-back Premier League titles in 2020 and 2021, along with two domestic cup triumphs.

The highlight was leading the club on a historic run to the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final last campaign - further than any Tanzanian side has ever gone on the continent before.

Although Yanga ultimately fell just short against Algerian outfit USM Alger, Nabi's attacking philosophy earned widespread plaudits.

He left Yanga last month as a club legend, but decided against extending his stay in Tanzania as he set his sights on a new challenge abroad.

Despite the club's best efforts to convince Nabi to sign fresh terms, he has now opted to pursue opportunities with Moroccan giants FAR Rabat instead.

"I requested to leave and seek a new challenge," Nabi explained.

Nabi departs with the gratitude of the club's hierarchy for elevating Yanga to new heights on the continent.

"The management thanks coach Nabi for his contribution during his time with Yanga, and wishes him all the best," read a statement.

At FAR Rabat, Nabi will take charge of one of the most successful clubs in Morocco after penning a two-year contract with the newly crowned league champions.

Nicknamed the 'Black Army', the Moroccan military outfit edged local rivals Wydad Casablanca to the Botola Pro 1 title last campaign under departed boss Aziz Samadi.

But FAR Rabat's board have turned to Nabi's experience and pedigree to build on that success and establish an era of dominance.

For Nabi, it represents a new challenge at a club boasting a rich history of continental silverware. FAR Rabat were the first ever Moroccan winners of the CAF Champions League in 1985.

They have also lifted the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup in 2005 as part of 13 league championship successes.

Nabi will be expected to bring his trademark attacking style to the talented FAR Rabat frontline, while maintaining their defensive solidity.

After conquering Tanzania, the vastly experienced tactician renowned for his tactical acumen is primed to make his mark in Morocco with the Botola Pro champions.