AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Black Stars can win opening games despite key absentees - Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams says he remains confident Ghana can make a positive start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
PSG clearly states its position on the Hakimi case.
Paris Saint-Germain has responded to the news that Achraf Hakimi—the 27-year-old PSG and Morocco right-back—is...
DR Congo U23s arrive in Casablanca ahead of Mauritania qualifiers
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s U23 side have arrived in Casablanca to begin preparations for their crucial double-header against Mauritania in...
Mbappé a key witness: could the words of the Real Madrid star save Hakimi in the rape case?
French justice has settled the dispute, definitively deciding to refer Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain defender, to criminal...
Queiroz: AFCON qualification is Ghana's first trophy to win
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars must treat qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as their first major objective...
Ambourouet: Gabon draw with Morocco would be ‘a victory' in CAN 2027 qualifier
Georges Ambourouet believes Gabon will have to produce a disciplined and highly organised performance to take anything from Morocco in their...
Gabon squad ‘more open than ever' as Sebastien Migne begins new era
Gabon are entering a new phase under head coach Sebastien Migne, with Africa Cup of Nations qualification, squad renewal and the integration of...
Why Ouazane prefers Morocco over the Netherlands national team
Abdellah Ouazane is absolutely delighted with the call-up for the Morocco national team. The 17-year-old Ajax winger is determined to make his mark...
Mbappé a key witness: could the Real Madrid star's words save Hakimi in the rape case?
French justice has settled the controversy, taking a final decision to refer the Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain defender, to...
Hakimi and Saibari join Morocco squad late but will miss Gabon opener
Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari joined the Morocco squad two days after the team's training camp began, but both players are suspended for...
Morocco - Gabon predictions
Morocco vs Gabon prediction and preview for this AFCON match on 25/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and H2H included.
Virgil van Dijk dismisses ‘nonsense' over Netherlands' World Cup exit
Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims that he advised former Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman to use a five-man defence in their World Cup 2026...
Morocco v Gabon: Atlas Lions face early test in September international
Morocco face Gabon on 25 September, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT, as both sides begin a new stage of their international campaign. The...
"Proud of my fighters": El Sektioui reveals his philosophy after the Oman-Iraq draw
Morocco's Tarik Sektioui, the coach of Oman's national team, expressed his complete satisfaction with his side's start to the Gulf Cup "Gulf 27",...
Morocco v Gabon: Moundounga backs Panthers to upset hosts in AFCON 2027 qualifier
Former Gabon international Rodrigue Moundounga believes the Panthers can produce a surprise when they face Morocco in the opening match of their...
AFCON 2027: Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe preview, head-to-head, kick-off time and more
Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe will open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaigns on Thursday with both sides facing an early test of...
Hannibal Mejbri out of Tunisia’s squad to face Uganda Cranes | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Thursday September 24, 2026 Tunisia will be without inspirational midfielder Hannibal Mejbri for their opener against Uganda in the 2027 Pamoja...
"Ridiculous talk and nonsense": Van Dijk settles his scores with journalists after the Morocco match rumour
Virgil van Dijk, the Netherlands star, exploded with anger at a press conference today, over a rumour that has followed him since the Morocco match...
French court maintain decision to send PSG's Hakimi to trial for rape charge
A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on a rape charge, a...
Morocco vs Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Morocco and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Why Ouazane prefer Morocco over the Netherlands national team
Abdellah Ouazane is overjoyed with the call-up to the Morocco national team. The 17-year-old Ajax winger is determined to make his mark during this...
Madrid mayor warns Morocco is ahead in race to host 2030 World Cup final
Madrid mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida says Morocco currently has a stronger claim than Spain to host the 2030 World Cup final, raising concerns...
Brahim Diaz working to be fit for Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gabon
Brahim Diaz is determined to remain with Morocco despite an injury, with the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign due to begin against...
Morocco's 2030 World Cup final bid carries Africa's hopes
Morocco's ambition to host the 2030 World Cup final has raised hopes across Africa, with Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa...
Adarkwa: WAFU B tournament preparing Black Maidens for World Cup
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa believes the ongoing WAFU B Girls Tournament is providing Ghana with valuable preparation ahead of the...
Wydad complete 14th summer signing as Moroccan giants rebuild squad
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have completed the signing of midfielder Redouane Marmouch from Chabab Mohammedia, taking their number of...
Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib retires after final season with Kawkab Marrakech
Khalid Boutaib has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39, bringing to an end a career spent largely in France and...
Morocco vs Gabon: South African referee Abongile Tom appointed for AFCON 2027 qualifier
South African referee Abongile Tom has been appointed to officiate Morocco's opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Gabon on Friday....
Morocco hosting 2030 World Cup final would be victory for all Africa – Fouzi Lekjaa
Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa says hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in Morocco would be a landmark achievement for...
Ajax monitor 15-year-old Morocco talent Ilyas Houira at FC Copenhagen
Dutch giants Ajax have joined a growing list of European clubs monitoring Moroccan youth international Ilyas Houira, despite the midfielder being...
Like nine French clubs: Morocco star in the spotlight after announcing his retirement
The echo of Moroccan star Khalid Boutaib's announcement of his retirement from football, at the age of 39, still reverberates in the European...
Virgil van Dijk slams ‘utter nonsense’ claim in feisty Netherlands press conference
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was forthright in Wednesday’s press conference (Picture: Getty Images)
Virgil van Dijk hit out at ‘utter...
The French judiciary shocks Achraf Hakimi with an official decision in the "rape case"
Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain player, received a resounding shock today, Wednesday, after an official decision was issued...
Yassir Zabiri earns first Morocco senior call-up ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Yassir Zabiri has been called up to the Morocco senior team for the first time after making a strong impression with the country's Under-20 side....
Moroccan youngsters Linton, Benzahra and Haddani turn professional in 24-hour surge
Moroccan football has celebrated three first professional contracts in the space of 24 hours, with Yunus Linton joining Southampton and Safouane...
Achraf Hakimi to face trial after Court of Cassation rejects appeal
Achraf Hakimi will face trial over a rape allegation after France’s Court of Cassation rejected the Paris Saint Germain defender’s appeal against a...
Morocco midfielder Reda Belahyane rediscover form under new Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso
Moroccan international Reda Belahyane appears to have finally found his place in the Lazio squad after a difficult period struggling to establish...
2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying begins as Senegal appeal remains unresolved
The race for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations starts on Thursday, while the outcome of the previous final in Morocco remains under...
RS Berkane sign Moroccan midfielder Omar El Mansouri on three-year deal
RS Berkane have officially completed the signing of Moroccan attacking midfielder Omar El Mansouri during the current summer transfer window as the...
Morocco sweat over Brahim Diaz fitness ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Morocco are sweating over the fitness of Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The North...
Villarreal winger Ilias Akhomach earns late Morocco call up amid Brahim Diaz fitness concerns
Villarreal right winger Ilias Akhomach has been handed late Morocco call-up as coach Mohamed Ouahbi strengthens his squad ahead of the opening two...
Moroccan youngsters Ben Zahra and El Haddani take next step at Monaco
Monaco have handed professional contracts to Moroccan youngsters Safouane Ben Zahra and Nael El Haddani as the French club continues to invest in...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Mauritania v Central African Republic preview
Mauritania begin their quest for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations when they face Central African Republic in their opening Group F...
Najd Ajroud signs Monaco deal after choosing France over Tunisia
Monaco have handed Tunisian-French teenager Najd Ajroud his first professional contract after the 18-year-old chose to represent France at youth...
Morocco and Gabon begin AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign in Group A
Morocco begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home to Gabon on Friday, with both sides looking to make an early statement...
Ghana v Gambia: Mustapha Kechaf replaces Jalal Jayed as referee for 2027 AFCON qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has changed the referee appointed for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Ghana and...
Edouard Mendy reignites Morocco-Senegal AFCON final controversy
Edouard Mendy has reignited the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco after speaking publicly about...
CAF names referees for key second-round 2027 AFCON qualifiers
CAF has appointed the referees for several of the biggest second-round matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, including Morocco’s...
Akhomach recalled by Morocco as Brahim Diaz fitness concerns emerge
Ilias Akhomach has been added to Morocco's squad during preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the timing of his return...
‘When he calls, you can’t say no’ – Ebnoutalib credits Klopp for choice to represent Germany
Younes Ebnoutalib was eligible to represent either Germany or Morocco, and he says talks with Jurgen Klopp made his mind up.
The post ‘When he...
Brahim Diaz a doubt for Morocco as Ilias Akhomach earns recall
The Morocco Football Federation has called up Villarreal forward Ilias Akhomach, raising doubts over Brahim Diaz's involvement in the national...
Hussein Ammouta receives injury boost ahead of Al Ahly Zamalek clash
Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta has received a boost ahead of Al Ahly’s Egyptian Premier League meeting with rivals Zamalek, with four players...
Real Madrid send Tiago Pitarch to Castilla as Mourinho plans route back from injury
Real Madrid have drawn up an intensive plan to help Tiago Pitarch regain his fitness and return to contention under manager Jose Mourinho. The...
Ilias Akhomach receives Morocco call-up ahead of Gabon clash
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has called up Villarreal winger Ilias Akhomach to join the national team camp ahead of the Atlas Lions' 2027 Africa...
Southampton hand Morocco prospect Yunus Linton professional contract
Southampton have handed Moroccan youth international Yunus Linton his first professional contract after the 17-year-old received his maiden call-up...
Wahbi rewards Morocco's star: and prepares to drop Brahim Diaz
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced the call-up of Ilias Akhomach, the Villarreal forward, to the Morocco squad, in a move that...
Monaco promote Moroccan duo Benzahra and Haddani after impressive academy seasons
Moroccan youngsters Safouane Benzahra and Nahel Haddani have signed their first professional contracts with AS Monaco after impressing during their...
Morocco recall Ilias Akhomach for September qualifiers
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has added Villarreal forward Ilias Akhomach to the Atlas Lions' squad for their September camp. Akhomach was not...
Black Challenge name 20-man provisional squad for 2026 WAFF World Cup
Ghana’s Black Challenge have named a provisional 20-player squad for national camping as preparations intensify for the 2026 World...
Ouahbi rewards Morocco star and prepares to leave out Brahim Diaz
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced the call-up of Villarreal forward Ilias Akhomach to the Morocco national team squad, in a move...
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester rivals track 15-year-old FC Copenhagen talent Ilyas Houira
Ilyas Houira, the 15-year-old midfielder contracted to FC Copenhagen, is attracting attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs. The Moroccan...
Ismael Saibari misses Oktoberfest as Bayern Munich form begins to improve
Ismael Saibari has made an encouraging start to life at Bayern Munich, registering three assists before scoring his first Bundesliga goal...
By a decision from Mourinho: an urgent plan to help the "Moroccan gem"
Real Madrid have put in place a carefully devised plan for their young player Thiago Pitarch to help him regain his physical fitness, in the hope...
Eliesse Ben Seghir begins individual training at Bayer Leverkusen
Eliesse Ben Seghir began Bayer Leverkusen's new training week away from the main group as he continues managing a minor muscular problem. The...
Ebnoutalib explains why Jurgen Klopp's call swung international choice towards Germany
Younes Ebnoutalib has revealed that a personal phone call from Jurgen Klopp was the decisive factor in his decision to represent Germany rather...
Esperance have no talks with Walid Regragui despite links
Tunisian club Esperance have not opened negotiations with former Morocco coach Walid Regragui despite reports linking him with the club’s vacant...
Safouane Benzahra signs first professional contract with AS Monaco
Safouane Benzahra has signed his first professional contract with AS Monaco, with the 18-year-old Morocco winger committing his future to the club...
Hakimi and Saibari absent as Morocco step up AFCON 2027preparations
Morocco began preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign without key players Achraf Hakimi and Ismail El Saibari. The...
Sunderland Winger Is Gathering Interest From Turkey: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him This January?
In a recent report, Fotomac stated that Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi is gathering interest from Turkey. It is understood that Fenerbahce are...
Morocco win race for Egyptian-Moroccan midfielder Wahib El Antary
French-born midfielder Wahib El Antary has reportedly chosen to represent Morocco at international level after being included in the Atlas Lions'...
Morocco midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi vows to give everything for Atlas Lions
Morocco midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi says he is ready to give everything for the Atlas Lions after earning a place in Mohamed Ouahbi's squad for...
Brahim Diaz faces fitness doubt for Morocco qualifiers
Brahim Diaz is a doubt for Morocco’s upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho after continuing to experience muscle discomfort that has limited...
Morocco’s Maghreb de Fès begin search for new president after Mohamed Bouzoubaa’s exit
Moroccan club Maghreb de Fès have opened applications for candidates seeking to become their next president following Mohamed Bouzoubaa’s...
'Ajax set their sights on Moroccan talent'
Ajax are in the market for Ilyas Houira, Danish outlet Tipsbladet reported on Tuesday. The talented midfielder is also on the lists of various top...
Madrid mayor fears Morocco could win race to host 2030 World Cup final
Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida says he is concerned that the Spanish capital could lose the chance to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final,...
Madrid mayor predicts Morocco could host 2030 World Cup final
Madrid mayor Jose Luis Almeida has predicted that Morocco could host the 2030 World Cup final, saying he is not optimistic about Spain securing the...
Leipzig renew pursuit of Morocco midfielder El Morabet as Strasbourg set €35m price
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have renewed their interest in Morocco midfielder Samir El Morabet, with Strasbourg reportedly valuing the 20-year-old...
Morocco commits MAD 1.265bn to Marrakech stadium upgrade ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco has awarded a MAD 1.265 billion ($126.5m) contract to Moroccan company Lamalif to carry out the fourth phase of renovations at the...
'Ajax target Moroccan talent'
Ajax are in the market for Ilyas Houira, Danish outlet Tipsbladet reported on Tuesday. The talented midfielder is also on the lists of various...
Morocco step up AFCON 2027 preparations ahead of Gabon opener
Morocco have continued preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with another training session at the Mohammed VI...
Moroccan teenager found under Valladolid team bus after Ceuta match
A Moroccan teenager was discovered hiding beneath the Real Valladolid team bus after the Spanish second-division club left Ceuta following their...
Ajax face fierce competition in battle for top talent with Moroccan roots
Ajax are in the market for Ilyas Houira, Danish outlet Tipsbladet reported on Tuesday. The talented midfielder is also on the lists of various...
Madrid mayor Almeida doubts 2030 World Cup final will be held in the Spanish capital
Madrid mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida says he is not optimistic that the capital will host the 2030 World Cup final, warning that “there must be...
'Ajax face stiff competition in battle for top talent with Moroccan roots'
Ajax are in the market for Ilyas Houira, Danish outlet Tipsbladet reported on Tuesday. The talented midfielder is also on the lists of various top...
Breaking News: Jordan Ayew withdraws from Black Stars camp after knee scan
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has left the Black Stars camp after a scan revealed a problem with his knee, GHANAsoccernet.com Headquarters can...
Soufiane Faouzi ready to fight for Morocco in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Soufiane Faouzi has returned to the Morocco squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and says he is ready to represent the Atlas Lions....
Samba Diawara joins AJ Auxerre after Morocco talks break down
Samba Diawara will not join the Morocco national set-up after opting to continue his coaching career in France with AJ Auxerre. The Franco-Malian...
Newcastle should accelerate Abde Ezzalzouli January deal, the data is really clear
Newcastle should reignite their interest in Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli as he impresses in the early stages of La Liga's new campaign.The...
What did he say about Morocco? Madrid mayor gives his opinion on the 2030 World Cup final issue
The mayor of Madrid, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, admitted today, Tuesday, that he is not optimistic about the 2030 World Cup final being held in...
Morocco Awards $134m Contract to Modernise Marrakech Stadium
Morocco has stepped up the redevelopment of the Grand Stadium of Marrakech after awarding a $134 million contract for major electrical, digital and...