Pedro bobista

FIFA World Cup: Portuguese coach Pedro Bobista has been appointed as the new head coach of Moroccan club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday, following his remarkable campaign with Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 56-year-old is expected to step down as Cape Verde head coach in the coming days, bringing to an end a successful tenure with the national side that transformed the team into one of Africa’s emerging forces. Cape Verde were one of the dark horses of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, causing a few upsets that added to the intrigue of the football extravaganza.

Bobista’s appointment comes after weeks of negotiations between the Moroccan club and the Portuguese tactician. Discussions reportedly included the possibility of him managing both Renaissance Berkane and the Cape Verde national team simultaneously.