Overview
- Renaissance Berkane confirmed on Tuesday that Pedro 'Bubista' Leitao Brito has signed as their head coach on a reported two-year deal and will take up full-time club duties.
- Bubista has resigned as Cape Verde's manager after six years in charge and after leading the island nation to its first World Cup and a round-of-32 finish at the 2026 tournament.
- Negotiations included proposals for him to hold both the Cape Verde and Berkane roles, but Berkane required exclusive commitment and would not permit a dual appointment.
- Berkane hired Bubista to sustain and extend its recent rise in Morocco and Africa, following a domestic title in 2024–25, a second-place league finish this year, and deep runs in CAF competitions.
- The change intensifies Cape Verde's short-term planning challenge as key players move to clubs and the federation searches for a successor, while Berkane faces pressure to convert the hire into domestic and continental results.