Morocco steps up 2030 World Cup final campaign as Lekjaa backs Hassan II Stadium
Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has renewed Morocco's campaign to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final at the planned...
Lekjaa steps up Morocco's bid to host 2030 World Cup final
Fouzi Lekjaa has renewed Morocco's campaign to stage the 2030 World Cup final, insisting the country will continue to press its case despite...
Queiroz says Ghana will keep sailing despite âholes in our boatâ
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars will continue to “sail strong†despite late injuries and fitness...
Ouaddou hits back at Pirates legends over criticism
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has hit back at former coaches and club legends who have questioned his approach, insisting his...
"Lekjaa said it and that was that": a Moroccan challenge ignites the battle for the 2030 World Cup final
Controversy continues over the stadium that will host the 2030 World Cup final, with the matter remaining open between Spain and Morocco, after the...
Al Ahly coach Hussein Ammouta returns to Cairo after short break in Morocco
Al Ahly head coach Hussein Ammouta will return to Cairo on Monday after spending the remainder of his rest period in Morocco, according to football...
"Lekjaa said it and that was that": a Moroccan challenge ignites the battle over the 2030 World Cup final
Controversy continues over the stadium that will host the 2030 World Cup final, with the matter remaining open between Spain and Morocco, after it...
Egypt U18 handball team reach African final after Morocco rout
Egypt's under-18 handball team reached the final of the African Nations Championship in Abidjan after beating Morocco 44-12. The result extended...
Ghana cannot afford another AFCON qualification failure- Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s immediate priority is to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Wolfsburg confirm Jonas Adjeteyâs late Black Stars call-up after Nathaniel Adjei injury
VfL Wolfsburg have confirmed that Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has been called up to the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of...
Ammouta steps up Al-Ahly preparations with two friendly matches
Hussein Ammouta has stepped up preparations at Al-Ahly during the international break, with the Moroccan coach planning an intensive training...
Enrique raises fresh questions over Hakimi’s Morocco call-up
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has raised fresh questions over Achraf Hakimi’s availability for Morocco after saying the defender will not...
Aguerd earns special praise as Marseille defender regains form
Nayef Aguerd is gradually returning to his best form at Olympique Marseille after a five-and-a-half-month absence from competitive football, with...
Hussein Ammouta returns to Cairo to lead Al Ahly training
Hussein Ammouta has returned to Cairo and will take charge of Al Ahly's training on Tuesday as the club begins preparations for its next fixtures...
Barcelona academy talent Ahmed Abarkane chooses Morocco over Spain
Barcelona youth-team left-back Ahmed Abarkane has opted to represent Morocco at the international level after attracting interest from Spain. The...
Morocco duo Fouzi Lekjaa and Mohamed Ouahbi to join CAF Strategic Conference in Cape Verde
Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa and national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi will represent Morocco at the CAF Strategic...
Morocco striker Tawfik Bentayeb cleared to join squad but ruled out of Gabon match
Tawfik Bentayeb has been given permission by Anderlecht to join Morocco's squad despite suffering a facial injury in the Belgian league, but he...
Tite explains why Morocco's Hakim Ziyech played 45 minutes on Botafogo debut
Ziyech played the entire second half as Botafogo suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Mirassol in the Brazilian league on Saturday. The 33-year-old had...
Morocco midfielder Amine Harit's injury not as serious as feared
Morocco midfielder Amine Harit escaped a serious injury scare after being forced off during Marseille's 2-1 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the...
Morocco steps up bid to host 2030 World Cup final at Hassan II Grand Stadium
The race to host the 2030 World Cup final remains open between Spain and Morocco, with the Hassan II Grand Stadium in Benslimane emerging as a...
Morocco renews push to host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco has reaffirmed its determination to stage the 2030 World Cup final at the planned Hassan II Stadium, despite FIFA yet to decide where the...
Infantino Praises Moroccan Fans After World Cup Run
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Moroccan supporters for their passionate backing of the Atlas Lions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Ayyoub Bouaddi joins Manchester City in €100m move backed by Youssef Safri
Ayyoub Bouaddi has completed a long-term move to Manchester City, signing a contract that runs until the summer of 2031. The 18-year-old Morocco...
Morocco striker Tawfik Bentayeb cleared to face Ghana after head injury scare
Morocco striker Tawfik Bentayeb has been cleared to join the Atlas Lions ahead of their friendly against Ghana after medical tests ruled out a...
Carlos Queiroz set for CAF Strategy Conference after Black Stars World Cup run
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to be among the high-profile national team coaches attending the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde...
Moroccan 17-year-old found hiding under Real Valladolid team bus on return from Ceuta
A 17-year-old Moroccan boy was discovered hiding inside an axle of the Real Valladolid team bus after it left Ceuta for mainland Spain, following...
Morocco make confident bid to host 2030 World Cup final at Hassan II Stadium
The race to stage the 2030 World Cup final remains open, with Morocco stepping up its campaign to host the showpiece match at the new Grand Stade...
Injury blow for Warriors
Preparations for the Warriors’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations opening qualifier against Sierra Leone on Thursday have suffered a major setback...
Morocco star Amine Harit suffers thigh injury in Marseille clash with PSG
Moroccan international Amine Harit suffered an injury while representing Olympique de Marseille in their French Ligue 1 clash against Paris...
Morocco Under-20 squad arrive in Egypt for North Africa qualifiers
Morocco's Under-20 squad, made up of players born in 2007, have arrived in Egypt ahead of the North Africa qualifiers for the Africa Cup of...
Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain will not risk Achraf Hakimi with Morocco
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique says the club is in contact with Morocco over Achraf Hakimi's fitness and will not take any risks with the...
Moroccan forward Younes Taha scores as FC Twente stun PSV Eindhoven in five-goal thriller
Moroccan forward Younes Taha opened his goalscoring account for the season as FC Twente secured an impressive 3-2 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the...
Botafogo coach Tite hails Hakim Ziyech's quality despite defeat to Mirassol
Botafogo coach Tite has praised the technical qualities of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech despite his side suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mirassol...
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou refuses to budge as showboating debate heats up - 'I am here to get results'
The Buccaneers' mentor has sensationally hit back at the club’s former stars and legends following intense criticism of his tactical approach. The...
Fenerbahçe plot January move for Morocco and Sunderland star Shamseddine Talbi
Fenerbahçe have reportedly identified Moroccan international Shamseddine Talbi as a potential target ahead of the upcoming January transfer window....
Zamalek postpone decision on renewing Moroccan star Mahmoud Bentayg's contract
Egyptian giants Zamalek have postponed a decision on renewing the contract of Moroccan international Mahmoud Bentayg despite the club's desire to...
Saibari set for Morocco attacking role despite midfield listing, says Ouahbi
Ismael Saibari may have been named among Morocco's midfielders for the start of the CAN 2027 qualifiers, but head coach Mohamed Ouahbi intends to...
Ouaddou tells Orlando Pirates legends: winning matters more than showboating
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has defended his criticism of players who showboat, saying his responsibility is to deliver results...
Gabon suffer double injury blow as Jim Allevinah and Mario Lemina withdraw from AFCON qualifiers
Gabon have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the opening two matchdays of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Jim Allevinah and...
Luis Enrique says Achraf Hakimi will not play Morocco's next international
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will not be able to play in Morocco's next international fixture during...
New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor reports for maiden Black Stars duty ahead of AFCON qualifiers
New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor has arrived in Ghana ahead of the Black Stars’ preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Carlos Queiroz to meet press today ahead of Ghanaâs AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz will meet the media today, Monday, September 21, 2026, as the Black Stars steps up preparations for the upcoming...
Ghana forward Prince Adu Kwabena doubtful for AFCON 2027 qualifiers after injury setback
Ghana international Prince Adu Kwabena is a major doubt for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following an injury setback at the...
Enrique warns the Morocco national team about Hakimi
Luis Enrique, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, has settled the situation regarding Morocco international Achraf Hakimi's participation with his...
Ouaddou sets new standards as Pirates' unbeaten run reaches 20 matches
Abdeslam Ouaddou has established himself as the creme de la creme at Orlando Pirates after guiding the club to a record-breaking 20-match unbeaten...
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou impressed with his side’s start to the new season – ‘We have become a point machine'
The Moroccan tactician has expressed his satisfaction with the club's blistering start to the new campaign, suggesting the team has successfully...
Moroccan fans helped make 2026 World Cup ‘unforgettable' – Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Moroccan supporters for their relentless backing of the Atlas Lions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
2027 AFCON qualifiers: Anderlecht striker Tawfik Bentayeb cleared to travel for Morocco duty after head scare
Anderlecht striker Tawfik Bentayeb has been medically cleared to join Morocco's squad after reassuring tests following a head collision in...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: We must stay focused - Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz ahead of opening games
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has urged his players to maintain "absolute focus" as Ghana begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Senegal forward Souleymane Cisse joins Al-Najma from KACM Marrakech for €138,000
Souleymane Cisse has joined Saudi First Division League club Al-Najma from Morocco's KACM Marrakech for €138,000. The 19-year-old Senegal...
Tite changed Botafogo plan to bring Hakim Ziyech on earlier
Botafogo coach Tite changed his plans for Hakim Ziyech at half-time during the 2-0 defeat by Mirassol, bringing the Morocco international on...
Guinea qualify for U17 Africa Cup of Nations despite age-test allegations
Guinea have become the third team to qualify for next year's U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after defeating Liberia 2-0 in the third-place...
Fenerbahce identify Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi as a winter transfer target
Fenerbahce have made Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi one of their main priorities for the next winter transfer window, according to Fotomac. The...
Juventus and RB Leipzig interested in Strasbourg midfielder Samir El Mourabet
Samir El Mourabet has emerged as a transfer target for Juventus and RB Leipzig, with both clubs reportedly making approaches for the Strasbourg...
Edouard Mendy retires from Senegal duty after eight years with national team
Edouard Mendy has retired from international football with Senegal after eight years, two Africa Cup of Nations titles and appearances at two World...
Wahib Al-Antri switches international allegiance from Egypt to Morocco
Wahib Al-Antri, the Angers midfielder, has chosen to represent Morocco after previously appearing for Egypt's youth teams. The decision means...
Botafogo coach changes his plan for Ziyech
Despite the two-nil defeat to Mirassol, Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech emerged with notable personal gains, after earning praise from his...
Morocco defender Amine Atouchi retires after spell without a club
Morocco centre-back Amine Atouchi has brought his playing career to a close, moving from free agency into retirement on 20 September 2026. The...
Morocco winger Reda Ech-Chgraoui joins Difaa El Jadida on free transfer
Morocco winger Reda Ech-Chgraoui has joined Difaa El Jadida from Beni Mellal on a free transfer, strengthening the Botola Pro Inwi club's attacking...
Anas Moulhami joins Difaa El Jadida on a free transfer
Morocco centre-back Anas Moulhami has joined Difaa El Jadida from JS Massira on a free transfer, completing a move to the Botola Pro Inwi club on...
Morocco name squad for UNAF U20 tournament as Ziad Baha leads title defence
Morocco have announced their squad for the UNAF U20 tournament, with the competition to serve as a qualification event for the Africa Cup of...
Bolkiah wins September Roshn Saudi League goalkeeper award ahead of Bono
Poland goalkeeper Marcin Bulka has been named the Roshn Saudi League's goalkeeper of the month for September, beating a number of high-profile...
Shock for Egypt: Egyptian talent chooses to represent Morocco
In a striking surprise, Wahib El-Antari, the midfielder of French side Angers, has decided to change his international allegiance and opt to...
Mohamed Abou Gabal's Morocco Tetouan registration delayed by outstanding payments
Mohamed Abou Gabal is waiting for his registration with Morocco Athletic Tetouan to be completed after the club signed the former Modern Sport...
Despite Bono's excellence: Roshn League awards best goalkeeper prize to a different keeper
Morocco's Yassine Bounou loses a special race against Neom's goalkeeper Marcin Bulka in the Roshn Saudi Pro League
Yassine Khalifi: five things to know about the Moroccan midfielder attracting PSG's attention
Paris St-Germain are monitoring Morocco Under-23 midfielder Yassine Khalifi, whose rapid rise at Sporting Charleroi has made him one of the...
Achraf Hakimi misses Paris Saint-Germain squad for Olympique de Marseille clash
Achraf Hakimi has been left out of the Paris Saint-Germain squad for Sunday's French clasico against Olympique de Marseille after suffering a thigh...
Tawfik Bentayeb's Morocco debut in doubt after head injury
Tawfik Bentayeb's first Morocco call-up has been overshadowed by a head injury suffered while playing for Anderlecht. The 23-year-old forward...
Morocco name AC Milan prodigy Akram Jadid in first U17 squad
Ahmed Kantari has named 15-year-old Akram Jadid in Morocco's first squad to prepare for the U17 World Cup, alongside a young FC Barcelona defender...
Ismael Saibari named Netherlands' best player after outstanding PSV Eindhoven campaign
Moroccan international Ismael Saibari has been recognised as the best player in the Netherlands for the 2025/26 season following a remarkable...
Ismael Saibari signs off for Morocco duties with firs Bayern Munich goal
Moroccan international Ismael Saibari marked his final appearance for Bayern Munich before joining the Atlas Lions camp in impressive fashion,...
Morocco yet to make contact with Shaqueel van Persie over nationality switch
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation Morocco has yet to make contact with Feyenoord forward Shaqueel van Persie over nationality switch. The...
Al Ain duo and Al Hilal's Ruben Neves named in AFC Champions League Elite Team of the Round
The Asian Football Confederation has named Al Ain's Egyptian defender Rami Rabia and Moroccan forward Hussein Rahimi in its official Team of the...
Rami Rabia named in AFC Champions League Elite Team of the Week
Al Ain defender Rami Rabia has been included in the best XI from the opening round of the AFC Champions League Elite. The Egypt international...
An Egyptian, a Moroccan and an Al-Hilal star in the team of the first round of the AFC Champions League Elite
The Asian Football Confederation announced today, Sunday, the official line-up for the first round of the league stage in the AFC Champions League...
Morocco: Abde and Salah-Eddine nearly left out of Ouahbi's latest squad
Mohamed Ouahbi has revealed that Ez Abde and Anass Salah-Eddine were close to missing out on Morocco's squad for the upcoming matches against Gabon...
Egypt Under-18s reach African handball semi-finals against Morocco
Egypt's men's Under-18 handball team reached the semi-finals of the African Nations Championship after beating Nigeria 55-21 in Abidjan, Ivory...
Ismael Saibari earns German media acclaim after first Bayern Munich goal
Ismael Saibari made an immediate impression in Germany after scoring his first goal for Bayern Munich in Friday's 7-0 victory over Union Berlin....
Sofyan Amrabat reveals why Ajax project convinced him to return to the Netherlands
Sofyan Amrabat says Ajax's ambition to challenge for honours on three fronts was the main reason he chose to join the club this summer. The...
Real Madrid revive interest in 17-year-old Ajax midfielder Abdellah Ouazane
Real Madrid are once again monitoring Abdellah Ouazane after the 17-year-old Morocco midfielder enjoyed an impressive season with Ajax, according...
Ismaël Saibari earns praise after scoring first Bayern Munich goal
Ismaël Saibari has earned strong praise from the German media after scoring his first goal for Bayern Munich in Friday’s 7-0 victory over Union...
Sami Al-Jaber questions VAR after Al Ahli Saudi defeat revives Morocco-Senegal controversy
Sami Al-Jaber has reignited the debate surrounding the controversial Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations final after Al Ahli Saudi were beaten...
No formal Morocco approach for Feyenoord prospect Shaqueel van Persie
There have been no formal talks between the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Feyenoord forward Shaqueel van Persie, despite reports that...
Former Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib announces retirement from football
Khalid Boutaib has officially retired from football, bringing an end to a career that began in amateur football and culminated in representing...
Ismael Saibari wins Golden Boot after outstanding PSV Eindhoven season
Morocco international Ismael Saibari has been awarded the Golden Boot as the best player in the Dutch league for the 2025-2026 season, following an...
Why Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi chose Schalke midfielder Soufiane Fawzi
Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi has called up Schalke midfielder Soufiane Fawzi for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, giving the Germany-born...
Al-Saibari crowns his exceptional season with a golden award
Morocco international Ismael Saibari, the Bayern Munich player, has been crowned with the "Golden Boot" award for the best player in the Dutch...
CAF sounds out Morocco and two other countries over 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco is among three countries reportedly contacted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a contingency option for hosting the 2027...