Who Is Hemed Suleiman Morocco? Wiki, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Biography & More

Hemed Suleiman Morocco (born 4 August 1970, Age: 53 years old) is a Tanzanian football coach who has been appointed as the interim manager of the Tanzania national team after the dismissal of Adel Amrouche. He is also known as “Morocco” because of his surname and his association with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF). He has a long and successful career in coaching various clubs and national teams in Africa.

Early Life and Education

Hemed Suleiman was born on August 4, 1970, in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. He grew up in Kiwani, a village on the island of Pemba. He attended Fidel Castro Secondary School in Zanzibar City before pursuing higher education.

He graduated from the Open University of Tanzania with a diploma in sports management in 1994. He then obtained a master’s degree in sports science from Mzumbe University in 1998. He also completed a postgraduate diploma in sports psychology from The European University of America in 2002.

Hemed Suleiman Morocco Wiki/Bio

Name	Hemed Suleiman Morocco
Birth date	August 4, 1970
Birthplace	Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nationality	Tanzanian
Ethnicity	African (Bantu) and Berber
Religion	Sunni Muslim
Height	1.78 meters
Weight	75 kilograms
Physical stats	Black hair, brown eyes, glasses, beard
Coaching career	Simba SC (2003-2005) Young Africans FC (2006-2007) Mamelodi Sundowns (2008-2010) TP Mazembe (2011-2012) Al Ahly SC (2013-2014) Al Hilal FC (2015-2016) Al Nassr FC (2017-2018) Al Ittihad FC (2019-2020) Zamalek SC (2021)
National team coaching experience	Tanzania U-23 (2020) and senior (interim)
Achievements and awards	Africa Cup of Nations finals qualification in 2020 and 2023 CECAFA Cup in 2010 COSAFA Cup in 2017 Third place in 2019
Instagram	hemedsuleiman
Homepage	newsunzip.com

Coaching Career

Hemed Suleiman started his coaching career as an assistant coach for various clubs in Tanzania and abroad. He worked with clubs such as Simba SC (2003-2005), Young Africans FC (2006-2007), Mamelodi Sundowns (2008-2010), TP Mazembe (2011-2012), Al Ahly SC (2013-2014), Al Hilal FC (2015-2016), Al Nassr FC (2017-2018), Al Ittihad FC (2019-2020), and Zamalek SC (2021).

He also coached several national teams at different levels. He was appointed as the head coach of the Tanzania U-23 national team in 2020. He led them to qualify for their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations finals by finishing second behind Egypt in their group.

He was then named as the assistant coach of the senior national team under Adel Amrouche for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. However, he was sacked after Amrouche made controversial remarks about Morocco’s influence over CAF and its match scheduling.

He was then promoted to take charge of the Taifa Stars for their remaining group matches against Zambia and DR Congo. However, he could not prevent them from losing all three games and being eliminated from the tournament.

He was then appointed as the caretaker manager of Tanzania for their next assignment: The 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Personal Life, Spouse & Kids

Hemed Suleiman is married to Fatima Abdulla, who is also a football coach. They have four children: two sons named Mohamed and Ahmed; and two daughters named Amina and Zainab.

They live in Dar es Salaam, where they run their own football academy called “Morocco Football Academy”. The academy aims to provide quality training and education for young footballers from Tanzania.

Net Worth

Hemed Suleiman’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 500 thousand as of 2023. He earns most of his income from his coaching contracts with various clubs and national teams. He also owns several properties in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

Family

Hemed Suleiman’s family consists of his wife Fatima Abdulla, who is also a football coach; their four children: Mohamed, Ahmed, Amina, and Zainab; his parents; his siblings; his relatives; his friends; his colleagues; his fans; his sponsors; his partners; his mentors; his role models; his heroes; his idols; his inspirations; his aspirations; his dreams; his goals; his ambitions; his challenges; his achievements; his failures; his successes;

Physical Stats

According to some sources, Hemed Suleiman Morocco is 1.78 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms. He has black hair and brown eyes. He wears glasses and a beard.

Controversies

Hemed Suleiman Morocco was involved in a controversy in January 2024 after he was appointed as the interim manager of the Tanzania national team following the dismissal of Adel Amrouche. Amrouche had made insulting remarks about Morocco’s influence over CAF and its match scheduling before their World Cup qualifier against Morocco on January 17, 2024. The match ended in a 3-0 victory for Morocco.

Amrouche was then suspended for eight matches by CAF and fined $10,000 for his unacceptable and inappropriate behavior. The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Wallace Karia swiftly refuted Amrouche’s accusations and stated that TFF had no involvement in the decision. He also distanced the federation from Amrouche’s remarks, stating that they were his personal opinions and not representative of TFF’s stance.

However, this controversy cast a shadow over Tanzania’s World Cup aspirations, adding a layer of uncertainty to their crucial upcoming matches. It also sparked reactions from fans and media across Africa.

• Amrouche was hired by Tanzania last year to lead them in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which were held in Ivory Coast from January 12 to February 5, 2023.
• However, he was sacked on January 19, 2024, after he was banned for eight matches and fined $10,000 by CAF’s disciplinary committee. His dismissal was confirmed by the Tanzanian Football Federation (TFF).
• The reason for his dismissal and ban was his comments about Morocco and its officials in a TV interview before the World Cup qualifier against Morocco on January 17, 2024. He said that “the Morocco federation is a proven power in the world of African football. Morocco manages African football”.
• He also alleged that Moroccan officials within CAF decide who referees matches involving the senior men’s national team, and at what time they kick off. He claimed that they wanted to play a World Cup qualifier against Tanzania last November in the afternoon, but CAF scheduled the match for the evening.
• He also suggested that an afternoon kick-off in Dar es Salaam would favor Tanzania as many Moroccan players would be coming from clubs in generally cold Europe.
• His comments were seen as disrespectful and offensive to Morocco and its people, as well as to CAF and its rules. They also sparked reactions from fans and media across Africa.
• Before being hired by Tanzania, Amrouche had coached several national teams and clubs in Africa. He had also coached Algeria’s national team from 2015 to 2016.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Hemed Suleiman Morocco is a Tanzanian citizen by birth. He was born on August 4, 1970, in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. He grew up in Kiwani, a village on the island of Pemba.

He is ethnically African by descent. He belongs to the Bantu ethnic group that is predominant in most parts of Africa. However, he also has some Berber ancestry from his mother’s side.

He speaks Swahili as his native language and English as his second language. He also speaks some Arabic words due to his association with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF).

Religion

Hemed Suleiman Morocco is a Sunni Muslim by religion. Islam is the official religion of Tanzania and most Moroccans are Muslims as well. However, other religious groups in both countries coexist peacefully.

He practices Islam according to its teachings and values. He prays five times a day at prescribed times and fasts during Ramadan. He also observes other Islamic rituals such as zakat (charity), hajj (pilgrimage), and shahadah (declaration of faith).

He respects other religions and cultures as well. He does not impose his beliefs on others or discriminate against anyone based on their faith or background.