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‘It’s too much’ – Morocco’s Mazraoui lends voice on congested fixture schedule

Mazraoui undergoes procedure for palpitations, to return in ‘few weeks’

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is taking precautionary measures for his return after experiencing palpitations, Afrosport reports. The Morocco international has undergone a minor procedure after facing heart issues following his halftime substitution in United's goalless draw against Aston Villa last Sunday. The 26-year-old is now in recovery mode and is expected to be back in action and available for selection in a few weeks time. The defender...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Man Utd’s Mazraoui withdraws from Morocco squad due to injury

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Man Utd’s Mazraoui withdraws from Morocco squad due to injury

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has withdrawn from the Morocco national team ahead of their double-header against the Central African Republic in this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The 26-year-old has been ruled of the two matches due to injury concerns, and the Atlas Lions have called up Raja Casablanca’s Youssef Belammari as his replacement, head coach Walid Regragui announced on Monday. "Coach Mr. Walid Regragui...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Senegal, Morocco grind out wins; Ghana stutters against Niger

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Senegal, Morocco grind out wins; Ghana stutters against Niger

Matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers continued on Monday as AFCON 2021 champions, Senegal, laboured to a slim 1-0 win against Burundi at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi. The Teranga Lions were left frustrated for long periods in a game which they dominated as the Burundi defence stood resolute throughout the match. However, Aliou Cisse's men eventually got a breakthrough as...

Deadline Day: Morocco’s Amrabat joins Fenerbahce on loan from Fiorentina

Deadline Day: Morocco’s Amrabat joins Fenerbahce on loan from Fiorentina

Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat has joined Fenerbahce on loan from Italian outfit Fiorentina, Afrosport reports. The Turkish giants announced on their social media handles that they have reached an agreement with Fiorentina to sign the combative midfielder on a season-long loan. The Atlas Lion star is reportedly on his way to Istanbul, the Turkish capital, to undergo his medicals and complete the necessary paperwork to make...