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The Mauritius national football team will part ways with head coach Guillaume Moullec following a disappointing AFCON qualifying campaign. The Mauritius Football Association confirmed that Moullec’s contract will not be renewed after his two-year tenure, which began in 2024. The team failed to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations group stages, prompting the decision to seek a new coach.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. The Mauritius national team will part ways with head coach Guillaume Moullec at the end of April 2026, bringing an end to his two-year tenure in charge of the island nation.
The decision, confirmed by the Mauritius Football Association, follows the team’s failure to secure a place in the group stages of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers—a key target set during Moullec’s appointment.
Moullec, who took over the reins in 2024, was tasked with rebuilding and improving the competitiveness of the national side on the continental stage. While there were moments of promise during his stint, the inability to progress in the AFCON qualifying campaign ultimately proved decisive.
In a brief statement, the federation indicated that Moullec’s contract will not be renewed upon its expiration, signaling a transition phase as Mauritius looks to chart a new direction ahead of future competitions.
The search for a successor is expected to begin immediately, with the federation likely to prioritize a candidate capable of revitalizing the squad and steering the team back into contention in African football.
Guillaume Moullec was appointed as head coach of the Mauritius national football team in 2024, with the goal of enhancing the team’s competitiveness in African football. His tenure included efforts to rebuild the squad and improve performance in international competitions. However, the team’s inability to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations group stages marked a significant setback, leading to the decision not to renew his contract. The Mauritius Football Association is now focused on finding a new coach to lead the team into future competitions.
