Many consider former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson one of the greatest in the Premier League and throughout football history.
The passionate Scot joined Old Trafford in late 1986 and remained until 2013, winning his 13th and final Premier League title in a memorable fashion.
Ferguson is a key figure in the club’s successful recent history, known for his long-term achievements as a manager.
Due to the team’s success, he often had significant influence over club operations, including player transfers and daily management.
However, he also recognized the vital contributions of his assistants, who valued their time alongside the 84-year-old on the sidelines.
During his extensive tenure at Manchester, Ferguson collaborated with seven assistant managers, including Brian Kidd and Mike Phelan.
One notable assistant was Carlos Queiroz, who worked with Ferguson twice, first in 2002 for a year and then again starting in 2008.
After leaving in 2008, Queiroz built his own managerial career, initially becoming the manager of the Portugal national team.
His latest position was with Oman, which he recently stepped down from due to ongoing regional conflicts.
In response, the Oman Football Association has appointed Tarik Sektioui as his successor.
In an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), they announced: “The Oman Football Association announces its signing of Moroccan coach Tarek Al-Sektiwi to lead the senior national team during the upcoming phase.”
Sektioui will now take charge of upcoming competitions and has an impressive background in Moroccan football.
He was first named coach of Morocco’s Olympic team in 2024, and later led the national team to victory in the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar.
Sektioui’s first match as coach will be a friendly against Sierra Leone at the end of March, while Queiroz’s next steps are still uncertain.
Given his extensive experience, including his time under Ferguson and a brief period as Real Madrid’s manager, he is likely to attract many new opportunities.