Morocco became the first African team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their 5-0 thumping of 10-man Niger in Rabat on Friday, Afrosport reports. The Nigeriens were reduced to 10 men after Abdoul-Latif Goumey was sent off in the 26th minute for receiving two yellow cards. This allowed the Moroccans to charge with their onslaught as PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ismael Saibari netted a...
Morocco have become the first to arrive for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), taking place in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, Afrosport reports. The two-time champions landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi in the early hours of Monday morning. The Atlas Lions have been paired in Group A with DR Congo, Angola, and Zambia...
Hosts of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco, along with Zambia, booked their place in the quarter-finals following 1-0 wins over Senegal and DR Congo respectively on Saturday, Afrosport reports. A draw would have been enough to see them through but were not ready to take anything to chance. Yasmin Katie Mrabet scored the crucial goal for the Moroccans from the penalty spot in...
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...
The international football window in the month of October is upon us as African teams jostle for a ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with qualifying matches in matchday three and four, respectively. The round three matches, which will begin on Thursday, October 11, with six matches across board and 24 matches in total, will see some of the best talents on...
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