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Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz & Lekhedim get maiden Morocco call-ups

Morocco head coach Walid Regraguo has called up Real Madrid duo Brahim Diaz and Youssef Lekhedim for their friendly games against Angola and Mauritania this March. Diaz who was born in Spain, previously played for European country’s national team in a friendly before pledging his allegiance to Morocco in 2023. نرحب جميعا باللاعب إلياس بن صغير مع أسود الأطلس ???? ???? Ladies and gentlemen, ????????????'???? ????????????????????????????...

Spain reacts to Brahim Diaz’s decision to represent Morocco

by Ibikunle Salako

March 11, 2024

The head coach of the Spanish national team, Luis de la Fuente, has backed Brahim Diaz’s decision to play for Morocco rather than La Roja ahead of the 2024 UEFA European Championships slated for Germany later this summer. Diaz, who was born in Malaga to a Spanish mother and a Moroccan father, is eligible to play for Morocco through his father’s nationality, despite representing Spain through...

AFCON 2023: South Africa knockout tournament favourites Morocco in round of 16

by Kunle Fayiga

January 31, 2024

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations produced yet another upset as South Africa defeated tournament favourites Morocco 2-0 in Tuesday's night round of 16 tie in San Pedro. Bafana Bafana finished second in Group E while the Atlas Lions expectedly topped Group F ahead of DR Congo, Zambia and Tanzania. Indeed, Walid Regragui's side were tipped to win a second AFCON title and first since 1976...

AFCON 2023: Morocco secure commanding Group F win over Tanzania

by Kunle Fayiga

January 17, 2024

Morocco's hopes of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations started on a bright note as they defeated Tanzania 3-0 in Wednesday evening's Group F opener at Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro. The Atlas Lions are considered favourites to win the tournament as the top ranked African team and also due to their exploits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup where they made history by...

AFCON 2023 Preview: Senegal, Cameroon, the Gambia & Guinea in Group C

AFCON 2023: Ranking title contenders from Senegal to Nigeria

by Ibikunle Salako

January 11, 2024

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast on Saturday, showcasing the array of skills and top-tier craftsmanship in African football. 24 teams will participate in the 34th edition of the AFCON with 12 of them sharing a combined 30 titles. Afrosport provides an overview of each participating nation, highlighting the leading contenders for the coveted trophy, with focus on their strengths and...

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Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz & Lekhedim get maiden Morocco call-ups

Spain reacts to Brahim Diaz’s decision to represent Morocco

AFCON 2023: South Africa knockout tournament favourites Morocco in round of 16

AFCON 2023: Morocco secure commanding Group F win over Tanzania

AFCON 2023: Ranking title contenders from Senegal to Nigeria

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