Mohamed Amine Benhachem is reshaping Modern Sport's technical department ahead of the new Egyptian Premier League season, assembling a predominantly Moroccan coaching staff designed to challenge for top honours. The Moroccan manager has now brought four compatriots into his backroom team, signalling an ambitious overhaul of the Cairo-based club's infrastructure.
The latest addition is Bouchaib Lambarki, who joins as first assistant coach following Benhachem's personal recommendation. Lambarki, a seasoned coach in Morocco's professional ranks, spent his most recent role at Olympic Dcheira and brings considerable experience to his first overseas position. Alongside him, Zouhair Laaroubi assumes responsibility for goalkeeper development, while Taib Lakrouni oversees the club's physical preparation programme—all Moroccan specialists integrated into Benhachem's vision.
Uncertainty Over Dual First Assistant Roles
A point of confusion has emerged regarding the club's organisational structure. Modern Sport had previously announced Ayman Abdel Aziz, the former Zamalek defender, as "general coach"—the Egyptian terminology for first assistant coach. With both Lambarki and Abdel Aziz now operating in overlapping capacities, questions linger about the delineation of their respective duties and how the hierarchy will function during matches and training sessions.
Benhachem's appointment itself came swiftly. In mid-June, he replaced Reda Shehata, who had held the position for mere days after taking over from Ahmed Sami. The rapid succession of managerial changes underscores Modern Sport's determination to inject fresh impetus into their campaign, though the turnover also reflects the club's recent instability at the helm.
With four Moroccan voices now embedded in his coaching structure, Benhachem is betting on continental familiarity and shared tactical philosophy to accelerate the club's development. The coming weeks will reveal whether this staffing arrangement delivers the on-pitch cohesion and competitive edge Modern Sport requires to mount a genuine title challenge in Egypt's top division.
