Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join RS Berkane in Morocco
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bubista has stepped down as head coach of Cape Verde to take over the helm at Moroccan club RS Berkane. His departure follows a notable achievement, guiding Cape Verde to the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup, where they lost to Argentina 3-2 after extra time. Bubista's tenure, which began in January 2020, included leading the team to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He has signed a two-year contract with RS Berkane, succeeding Moin Chaabani. Bubista's exit marks a trend, as he is among several African World Cup coaches to leave their positions after the tournament.
- •Bubista's resignation was announced on August 4, 2026.
- •Cape Verde reached the World Cup last 32 and performed strongly against Argentina.
- •He guided Cape Verde to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- •RS Berkane aims for further success after finishing second in the Moroccan league.
- •Several other African World Cup coaches have recently left their teams.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde coach Bubista joins Moroccan club after World Cup success
- 6:13 PMESPN Soccer — Cape Verde coach exits after historic WC campaign
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde coach Bubista moves on from World Cup success to Moroccan club RS Berkane
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club
- 2:16 PMBBC Sport — Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club
"Cape Verde coach Bubista, who caused a sensation at the World Cup, is leaving the African island nation's national team to take charge of Morocco's RS Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday. Bubista, whose real name is Pedro Brito, succeeds Moïne Chaâbani at Berkane.
"Cape Verde coach Bubista, who led the World Cup debutant to a stellar tournament, joined Moroccan club RS Berkane on Tuesday. Berkane said it hired Pedro Brito, who is better known by his nickname Bubista, on a two-year contract.
"Cape Verde coach Bubista, who led the World Cup debutants to a stellar tournament, joined Moroccan club RS Berkane on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:03 PMCape Verde coach Bubista joins Moroccan club after World Cup success
Cape Verde coach Bubista, who caused a sensation at the World Cup, is leaving the African island nation's national team to take charge of Morocco's RS Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday. Bubista, whose real name is Pedro Brito, succeeds Moïne Chaâbani at Berkane.
- ESPN SoccerAug 4, 2026, 6:13 PMCape Verde coach exits after historic WC campaign
Cape Verde coach Bubista, who led the World Cup debutants to a stellar tournament, joined Moroccan club RS Berkane on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:07 PMCape Verde coach Bubista moves on from World Cup success to Moroccan club RS Berkane
Cape Verde coach Bubista, who led the World Cup debutant to a stellar tournament, joined Moroccan club RS Berkane on Tuesday. Berkane said it hired Pedro Brito, who is better known by his nickname Bubista, on a two-year contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:19 PMCape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup to join Moroccan club RS Berkane.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 2:16 PMCape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup to join Moroccan club RS Berkane.
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