Mauritania: Aritz Garai takes charge of the Mourabitounes (Official)

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The Mauritanian Football Federation (FFRIM) made it official, this Friday January 17the appointment ofAritz Garai for the position of coach of the national team A. This choice comes after the failure ofAmir Abdou to qualify the Mauritania for the CAN 2025followed by his dismissal.

Already at the head of the selection A’ since last summer, the Spanish technician has made his mark by leading his men to CHAN 2024 by eliminating the Mali. This success confirmed his meteoric progress and prepared the ground for his promotion.

Former player of the Spanish lower divisions, López Garai44 years old, embraced a coaching career with modest experiences at Reus Sports, Numancia, Tenerife or even Albacete. Arrived in Mauritania in 2023, he led the FC Nouadhibou to the national title and a historic qualification in the group stage of the Champions League African.

Thus, and with the postponement of African Nations Championship in August, the Iberian coach will focus on the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cupwhere the “Mourabitounes” will absolutely have to shine against the Togo and the RD Congo to stay in the race. An arduous mission for this technician on the rise.