Cape Verde head coach Bubista has resigned from his post after leading the Blue Sharks to their first-ever World Cup appearance, opting instead to take up a new role with a club in Morocco. His departure adds him to a growing list of coaches who have left African national teams following the tournament.
Bubista's exit continues a wave of managerial changes across African football in the aftermath of the World Cup, which featured ten sides from the continent. Several federations are now reassessing their coaching setups following campaigns that ranged from historic breakthroughs to disappointing early exits.
Among the most notable departures is that of Vladimir Petkovic, who left Algeria by mutual agreement earlier this week. The 62-year-old Bosnian tactician had only recently signed a contract extension with the Desert Foxes, tying him to the role until 2028, having originally taken charge in February 2024. Despite the extended commitment, his tenure ended shortly after Algeria's last-32 exit at the hands of Switzerland.
Elsewhere on the continent, both Ivory Coast and South Africa have confirmed they will not be renewing the contracts of their respective coaches, Emerse Fae and Hugo Broos, after their deals expired at the end of July. Neither federation has announced immediate replacements.
Senegal's situation proved more turbulent, with the national federation dismissing Pape Thiaw following a dramatic last-32 defeat to Belgium. In explaining the decision, the federation stated it was acting