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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Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has withdrawn from the Morocco national team ahead of their double-header against the Central African Republic in this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.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...

Spain reacts to Brahim Diaz’s decision to represent Morocco

Spain reacts to Brahim Diaz’s decision to represent Morocco

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...

Done Deal: Moroccan sensation Ounahi joins Marseille 

Done Deal: Moroccan sensation Ounahi joins Marseille 

Marseille have acquired the services of Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi on a four-and-a-half-year contract from Ligue 1 rivals Angers. Ounahi joins the nine-time French champions in a deal estimated to be around €10 million, including €2 million add-ons. The 22-year-old was one of the breakout stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as his impressive performances in the midfield helped the Atlas Lions of Morocco make...