Rwandan champions APR FC hire coach Taleb Abderrahim

Abderrahim (right): Photo Credit: APR FC media.

Rwandan Premier League champions APR FC has unveiled Moroccan Taleb Abderrahim as its new coach.

The club has confirmed the hiring of the experienced tactician on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

“APR FC extends a warm welcome to our new head coach, Mr Taleb Abderrahim,” the club’s statement reads. “We are glad to have him join our team for a period of two years to be extended and are confident that his coaching expertise and passion for the game will lead us to new heights.”

The Moroccan has replaced Darko Novic, who left the club with a few games remaining in the championship race. The 61-year-old has coached top clubs in Morocco, including RS Berkane and Wydad Athletic Club, and AS FAR.

The task for the new man in charge is to rebuild the team, which released six players recently, including Nigerian Victor Mbaoma, Pavelh Ndzila (Congo Brazzaville), and Thaddeo Lwanga (Uganda).

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana has joined APR from AS Kigali as the champions seek to bring in fresh blood.