(Reuters) - Morocco's former goalkeeper Badou Zaki was named as coach of Sudan on Sunday, with his salary being paid by the Saudi Arabian FA as part of a co-operation agreement.
Zaki, 63, will take charge for an African Nations Cup qualifying double-header against Gabon on March 23 and 27.
The Saudi Football Association will pay Zaki's and his assistants salaries, according to a co-operation agreement with Sudanese Federation, the Sudanese News Agency reported.
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