Focus: Group C

London: Brazil's credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco and a Scotland...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 4

Senegal, Egypt and Algeria chase Morocco in FIFA rankings

Morocco remain the highest-ranked African nation in the latest FIFA World Rankings, with the Atlas Lions occupying seventh place globally ahead of...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Scotland at World Cup 2026: Reporter notebook as Steve Clarke's side prepare for a return to the main stage

Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998; Steve Clarkes side face Haiti on June 14 before games against Morocco and Brazil...
SKYSPORTS Jun 3

Uganda eye progress as Morocco friendlies begin

The upcoming friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar will play a crucial role in helping the national team’s technical staff evaluate...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Morocco reach historic 7th place in FIFA rankings ahead of tournament

Morocco have climbed to seventh place in the FIFA world rankings, marking another significant milestone in the national team’s rise among...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Loïs Openda: Eintracht Frankfurt linked with move for Belgium-Morocco striker from Leipzig

Belgium-Morocco centre-forward Loïs Openda, currently on the books at Juventus but previously of RB Leipzig, is being linked with a return to the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Loïs Openda: Monaco linked with move for Belgium-Morocco striker from Leipzig

Belgium-Morocco centre-forward Loïs Openda, currently on the books at Juventus but rumoured to be the subject of a move from former club RB Leipzig...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

'Go there and make Ghana proud' – Asamoah Gyan charges Black Queens ahead of WAFCON

National Teams Ambassador Asamoah Gyan has urged the Black Queens to give their best and make Ghana proud at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 3

'We will keep building' – Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren confident ahead of WAFCON

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has provided an update on the team's preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 3

Arsenal make €60m move for midfielder as Liverpool, Chelsea and Man United circle

Arsenal are looking to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they have made their move to sign the Moroccan playmaker Ayyoub Bouaddi....
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Jun 3

'Go there and make Ghana proud' â?? Asamoah Gyan charges Black Queens ahead of WAFCON

National Teams Ambassador Asamoah Gyan has urged the Black Queens to give their best and make Ghana proud at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
GHHEADLINES Jun 3

'We will keep building' â?? Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren confident ahead of WAFCON

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has provided an update on the team's preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in...
GHHEADLINES Jun 3

Samir Ben Brahim: Guingamp eye move for Franco‑Moroccan winger from Versailles

French‑Moroccan right midfielder Samir Ben Brahim of FC Versailles is being linked with a summer move to Ligue 2 side Guingamp as speculation grows...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Onuachu Reflects on Super Eagles’ Painful World Cup Absence, Trabzonspor Exploits 

Paul Onuachu has opened up on the disappointment of Nigeria missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the absence from football’s biggest...
SPORTS247 Jun 3

Morocco prioritise fitness as Bono and El Aynaoui miss friendly win

Morocco national football team coach Mohamed Wahbi has reassured supporters over the fitness of goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and midfielder Neil El...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Morocco face growing concern over Aguerd fitness before world cup

Morocco national football team coach Mohamed Wahbi has admitted uncertainty remains over the fitness of several key players ahead of the 2026 FIFA...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

What do jersey numbers mean in soccer? What to know for the 2026 World Cup

CR7. R9.  Five simple letters and numbers that resonate globally in soccer and hold significant influence in the evolution of the sport.  The...
NBC LOS ANGELES Jun 3

Morocco FA cancels June friendlies amid Ebola outbreak concerns

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed the cancellation of several international friendly matches scheduled for the June FIFA window,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Ismael Saibari: Galatasaray linked with €40m move for Morocco‑Belgium PSV midfielder

Morocco‑Belgium attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari of PSV has been linked with a summer move to Turkish champions Galatasaray, with the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

‘Could Spark A Bidding War’ – Everton And Crystal Palace Keen On 20-year-old Attacker

Watford star Othmane Maamma could be at the centre of a bidding war this summer, with Everton and Crystal Palace both keen on the Moroccan. The...
INSIDEFUTBOL.COM Jun 3

WAFCON 2026 build-up hit as Cameroon friendly against Morocco cancelled

Cameroon have been forced to revise their preparation plans for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a scheduled friendly against Morocco...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Ouahbi provides fitness update on El Aynaoui and Bounou after Madagascar friendly

Morocco head coach Mohammed Ouahbi has reassured supporters that there is no major cause for concern regarding the fitness of Neil El Aynaoui and...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Benfica join race to sign Moroccan midfielder Othmane Maamma

Moroccan attacking midfielder Othmane Maamma is attracting significant attention ahead of the summer transfer window, with a number of clubs across...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Anass Salah-Eddine set for Roma return as PSV transfer talks stall

Morocco international Anass Salah-Eddine could be heading back to Roma this summer after negotiations between the Italian club and PSV Eindhoven...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi pleased with teams' progress after dominant Madagascar win

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has expressed confidence in his team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup after the Atlas Lions secured a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Algeria legend Rabah Madjer backs Morocco to mount a strong challenge

Algerian football icon Rabah Madjer has thrown his weight behind Morocco to mount a strong challenge at the 2026 World Cup. Madjer pointed to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Mohamed Ouahbi insists Morocco must improve despite third straight victory

Morocco head coach Mohammed Ouahbi has insisted that his side will continue to evolve tactically despite extending their impressive run of results...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Bayern Munich close in on Ismael Saibari as Moroccan star agrees personal terms

German champions Bayern Munich have moved a step closer to signing Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari after reaching a verbal agreement with the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, venues and kick-off times

England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama while Scotland will meet Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in the 48-team tournament held across Mexico, Canada...
THE INDEPENDENT Jun 3

Real Betis set €60m price tag on Morocco star Abde Ezzalzouli as Premier League clubs circle

Real Betis are determined to keep hold of Moroccan international Abde Ezzalzouli after slapping a €60 million price tag on the attacker. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Achraf Hakimi set to join Morocco camp after Champions League triumph

Morocco are set to welcome Achraf Hakimi into their national team camp this Wednesday after the Paris Saint-Germain defender completed his club...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

World Cup 2026 – Group C guide: Scotland's return sparks Brazil and Morocco nostalgia, but can they take Haiti opportunity?

Scotland, Brazil and Morocco are back it the same World Cup group after 26 years, with Haiti joining the fun
THE INDEPENDENT Jun 3

World Cup 2026 Group C preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players

Sports Mole previews Group C of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 3

Uganda friendlies against Tanzania and Madagascar in Morocco cancelled over health concerns

International friendly matches involving Uganda, Tanzania and Madagascar have been officially cancelled after authorities raised sanitary and...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Ayyoub Bouaddi embraces Morocco journey following first senior appearance

Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi described his first appearance for the Atlas Lions as a special moment after featuring in his country’s 4-0...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Senegal captain Sarr named best goalkeeper at U-17 AFCON

Senegal captain Assane Sarr has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the TotalEnergies CAF (U-17 AFCON) Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Tanzania’s Chole named U-17 AFCON player of the tournament

Tanzania midfielder Issa Mussa Chole has been named the Best Player of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (U-17 AFCON) Morocco 2026 after...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Morocco victory over Madagascar fails to silence world cup concerns

Morocco national football team may have secured an emphatic 4-0 friendly victory over Madagascar national football team, but the performance has...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Lille draws firm line over Morocco star Ayoub Bouadi

Lille OSC president Olivier Letang has moved to end speculation surrounding the future of Ayoub Bouadi, insisting the highly rated midfielder...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Group C Predictions and Preview

With the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup close, we look at the Opta supercomputer's Group C predictions for Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and...
THEANALYST.COM Jun 3

Motsepe hails Senegal after U17 AFCON triumph in Morocco

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Senegal following their victory at the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, praising the...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

Díaz takes iconic number 10 as Morocco unveil jersey numbers for World Cup

Morocco have confirmed their official 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, along with the jersey numbers each player will wear during the...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Scotland return after 28-years but face major challenge

Scotland's return to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence brings both excitement and uncertainty, as Steve Clarke's side have been drawn...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

How does Nigeria stack up against the other contenders?

Nigerian fans have been debating passionately before every World Cup: “Can the Super Eagles compete with Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, England, Brazil...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Haiti seek to defy odds on long-awaited return to global stage

Haiti will make a long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026, ending a 52-year absence from football's biggest stage. While qualification...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

World Cup 2026: Morocco eye another historic run at global showpiece

Morocco will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the hopes of an entire continent as they seek to build on their historic achievement in...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Africa: Assane Sarr Named Best Goalkeeper After Inspiring Senegal to U-17 Afcon Title

[CAF] Assane Sarr has been named the best goalkeeper of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after playing a...
ALLAFRICA.COM Jun 3

Africa: Tanzania Teenage Star Athanasi Wins Golden Boot At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon

[CAF] Tanzania forward Dismas Shida Athanasi has been named the Golden Boot winner at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco...
ALLAFRICA.COM Jun 3

Yassine Bouchama: RW Essen linked with move for Germany-Morocco midfielder from Preußen Münster

Germany-Morocco central midfielder Yassine Bouchama of 2. Bundesliga side Preußen Münster is being linked with a summer move to 3. Liga club...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Crystal Palace eye Watford winger Othmane Maamma in €8m move

Crystal Palace are being linked with a move for Watford's Franco-Moroccan right winger Othmane Maamma, with the 20-year-old Championship prospect...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Benfica eye Watford winger Othmane Maamma in potential bargain move

Benfica are being linked with a move for Watford's Morocco‑France right winger Othmane Maamma, with the Portuguese club reportedly tracking the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Everton eye Watford winger Othmane Maamma in €8m move

Everton are being linked with a move for Watford's Morocco‑France right winger Othmane Maamma, with the 20-year-old Championship prospect...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Yassine Bouchama: Fortuna Düsseldorf eye move for Germany‑Morocco midfielder from Preußen Münster

Germany‑Morocco central midfielder Yassine Bouchama of Preußen Münster is being linked with a switch to 2. Bundesliga rivals Fortuna Düsseldorf...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 3

Video highlights of Morocco vs Madagascar (4-0), with a brace from Saibari!

Watch the highlights of Morocco vs. Madagascar, featuring goals from Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi, and...
PARISFANS.FR Jun 3

3 key passes, 100% aerial duels, 100% long balls: Marauding United star shines in World Cup warm-up game

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui got his World Cup preparations off to the perfect start in 4-0 win over Madagascar. The post Noussair...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Jun 3

Senegal Win CAF U-17 AFCON Championship After Shootout Against Tanzania

Senegal have been crowned champions of the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a...
THE WHISTLER NIGERIA Jun 3

Africa: Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania

[CAF] Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties...
ALLAFRICA.COM Jun 3

Brazil's FIFA World Cup-bound plane receives special 'baptism' before departure

Brazil, the five-time World Cup champions, embarked on their 2026 campaign with a special send-off ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. Their team aircraft...
INDIATIMES.COM Jun 3

Senegal Retain Continental Dominance, Defeat Tanzania on Penalties to Win 2026 U-17 AFCON Title

Senegal have once again etched their name into African football history after defeating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties to lift the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup...
SPORTS247 Jun 2

World Cup 2026: Scotland boss Steve Clarke facing five selection questions ahead of campaign

Steve Clarke has named a 26-man squad for this summers World Cup; Scotland take on Haiti in their World Cup opener on June 14, before group games...
SKYSPORTS Jun 2

World Cup 2026: Scotland winger Ben Gannon-Doak 'much more prepared' after hurt of missing Euro 2024 due to injury

Steve Clarke and his 26-man squad flew out to the USA on Sunday for Scotlands first World Cup since 1998; they face Bolivia in a friendly on...
SKYSPORTS Jun 2

Senegal beat Tanzania on penalties to win U17 AFCON title

Senegal have been crowned champions of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating Tanzania 4–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw in...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Jun 2

Saibari at the double as Morocco decimate Madagascar in friendly

Morocco delivered a commanding 4–0 victory over Madagascar in an international friendly at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Jun 2

Unexpected delay as Morocco’s World Cup warm-up against Madagascar starts late

Morocco’s friendly match against Madagascar at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat began later than scheduled on Tuesday after pre-match warm-up...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Celtic Face £10m+ Fight for Soufiane El-Faouzi as Midfielder Open to Parkhead Move

Soufiane El-Faouzi would cost Celtic a record fee this summer if Schalke are to part ways with their talisman. The German side won promotion to the...
CELTS ARE HERE Jun 2

Morocco cruise past Madagascar 4-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Morocco continued their impressive build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Madagascar in an international friendly...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Everton Eye 27-Year-Old Championship Midfielder: Does David Moyes Need Him This Summer?

Everton, Fulham and Brighton are leading the chase of Watford midfielder Imran Louza ahead of the summer window, with Africa Foot reporting that...
THE4THOFFICIAL.NET Jun 2

How Noussair Mazraoui fared in Morocco's 4-0 win over Madagascar

Morocco stepped up preparations for the World Cup with a convincing 4-0 win over Madagascar. Noussair Mazraoui will be among the many Manchester...
UNITED IN FOCUS Jun 2

Yassine Bouchama: German‑Moroccan midfielder linked with 1.FC Nuremberg move from Preußen Münster

German‑Moroccan central midfielder Yassine Bouchama of Preußen Münster is being linked with a switch to 1.FC Nuremberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

2026 World Cup coaches: All 48 managers of the qualified national teams

From Carlo Ancelotti and Marcelo Bielsa to Mauricio Pochettino and Fabio Cannavaro, the sidelines of the 2026 FIFA World Cup feature some of the...
BOLAVIP US Jun 2

What are the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history? Here are the top 5

The 2022 FIFA World Cup was full of surprises, and 2026 promises to be no different. With an expanded field of 48 teams competing in North...
NBC LOS ANGELES Jun 2

Who are the greatest Moroccan players of all time?

Ahead of their 2026 World Cup appearance, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 greatest Moroccan players of all time.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 2

Bayern Munich prepares bid for Ismael Saibari

German giants Bayern Munich have intensified their interest in Ismael Saibari, with the club now reportedly preparing a substantial bid for the PSV...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Supercomputer Reveals African Country To Go Far At 2026 World Cup

Opta supercomputer has given Morocco a 1.9% chance of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing them in the 12th spot ahead of every other African...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 2

Marmoush raises World Cup expectations for Egypt after Morocco's historic run

Egyptian star Omar Marmoush has raised expectations for the Pharaohs ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pointing to Morocco's breakthrough...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Everton and Crystal Palace target Morocco's Othmane Maamma

Watford may be preparing for life outside the Premier League spotlight next season, but one of their brightest young talents could still find...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni names Morocco among contenders for 2026 World Cup

Morocco’s growing reputation on the international stage has received another major endorsement after Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni included...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Aidara urges Senegal U-17s to stay humble ahead of AFCON Final Against Tanzania

Senegal Under-17 head coach Seydina Issa Aidara has called on his players to remain humble, disciplined and focused as they prepare for Tuesday’s...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 2

Shamseddine Talbi opens up on Morocco switch, Sunderland rise and World Cup dream

Moroccan international Shamseddine Talbi has spoken candidly about his decision to represent Morocco, describing it as a deeply personal choice...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Yassine Bouchama: Eintracht Braunschweig eye move for German-Moroccan midfielder from Preußen Münster

German-Moroccan central midfielder Yassine Bouchama of Preußen Münster is being linked with a switch to 2. Bundesliga rivals Eintracht...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

West Ham make plans to revisit last season’s ‘unfinished business’ | Report

Amongst the pile of unfinished business in the last couple of transfer windows has been the replacement of Nayef Aguerd. The Moroccan centre back...
CLARET AND HUGH Jun 2

Real Betis demand full €60m clause for Abdessamad Ezzalzouli amid transfer interest

Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in Spain after an outstanding season for Real...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Bayern Munich step up pursuit of Ismael Saibari after Vincent Kompany approval

Bayern Munich have taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of Moroccan international Ismael Saibari after head coach Vincent Kompany...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou hints at uncertain future after historic title triumph

Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has sparked fresh speculation about his future at Orlando Pirates after suggesting he could step away from the club...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

WAFCON 2026: Ivory Coast begin preparations in Abidjan for tournament

Ivory Coast women's team have officially began preparations for upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after launching a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Morocco stars surprise Youssef En-Nesyri with heartwarming birthday tribute ahead of World Cup

Several Moroccan national team players have shown their appreciation for Youssef En-Nesyri with a touching birthday gesture, highlighting the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

RedOne and Toofan release new World Cup anthem to rally Morocco ahead of 2026 tournament

As Morocco prepares to embark on its FIFA World Cup 2026 journey, renowned Moroccan producer RedOne and Togolese music duo Toofan have unveiled a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

World Cup 2026: SNRT secures rights to broadcast Morocco's matches

Moroccan football fans will be able to follow the Atlas Lions' FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on national television after the National Company of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Morocco cancels several international friendlies amid Ebola health concerns

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has cancelled a number of international friendly matches scheduled to take place in Morocco during the June...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Jun 2

Souleymane Faye leading Senegal’s charge towards U17 AFCON glory

With Senegal preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final against Tanzania, midfielder Souleymane Commissaire Faye has...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Jun 2
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