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Dominant Morocco Secures Top Spot in Group F, Advances to Knockout Rounds

In a commanding performance on Thursday night, the Moroccan national team secured a 1-0 victory against Zambia, clinching the top position in Group F and earning a spot in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Despite the unforeseen suspension of coach Vahid Halilhodžić......

Mauritania Refutes Claims of External Influence in Football Affairs

The Mauritanian Football Federation (FFRIM) has vehemently refuted allegations circulating in Algerian media that it received financial support from Morocco. In statements issued by FFRIM, it categorically dismisses unfounded rumors suggesting that Morocco provided funding for Mauritania's preparations......

Atlas Lions Roar to Victory: Morocco Aims to Secure Top Spot Against Zambia

Morocco's national football team is poised to solidify their position at the summit of Group F when they face Zambia this Wednesday in what promises to be a closely contested match. Currently leading the group solely on goal difference, the Atlas Lions drew 1-1 with Tanzania and secured a narrow......

Morocco Roars into AFCON Round of 16: Atlas Lions Seal Qualification

In an impressive display of skill and determination, the Moroccan national football team has officially secured their spot in the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently unfolding in Cote d'Ivoire. With a solid four points in their grasp, the Atlas Lions have guaranteed......

Moroccan Referee Bouchra Karboubi: First Arab Woman to Officiate AFCON Match

In a groundbreaking moment for women's sports, Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Arab woman to officiate a match at the Africa Cup of Nations. The momentous event unfolded on Monday during the decisive clash between Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau on......

Morocco's Mohammed VI Football Academy: Nurturing World-Class Talent

The Mohammed VI Football Academy (AMF) in Sala Al Jadida has firmly established itself as a premier talent incubator for Moroccan football, recognized as a "global benchmark" for youth player development in a recent report by Jeune Afrique. Opened by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in 2010, the......

Trailblazing Triumph: Moroccan Prodigy Youssef Tazi Makes History as Youngest Arab to Summit Kilimanjaro

In a remarkable feat of unwavering perseverance, Youssef Tazi, the 15-year-old climbing phenom from Morocco, etched his name into mountaineering history by conquering the 5,895-meter summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tazi's ascent on Saturday marked him as the youngest Arab ever to stand atop Africa's......

Tensions Escalate Following Morocco-DR Congo Draw

In the aftermath of Sunday's intense 1-1 draw between Morocco and DR Congo, the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has underscored its commitment to sportsmanship and fair play. The match concluded with a dramatic exchange between Morocco's head coach, Walid Regragui, and DR Congo's captain,......

AFCON 2024: High-Stakes Clash Between Equatorial Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire Headlines Group Stage Finale

The AFCON 2024 tournament is hurtling towards an exhilarating conclusion, and all eyes are fixed on the decisive Group A matchup between Equatorial Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire scheduled for Monday. Taking place at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, the highly-anticipated clash is set to kick off at......

OCP Group Launches OCP Sport Development to Catalyze Growth in Morocco's Sports Sector

Morocco's premier phosphate producer, OCP Group, is taking a significant step to invigorate the nation's burgeoning sports scene with the establishment of a new subsidiary dedicated to football excellence. Securing authorization in early January, OCP Group's wholly-owned offshoot, "OCP......

Morocco's Football Ascendance Fueled by King Mohammed VI Academy

According to Senegalese sports journalist Ibrahima Diop, the Mohammed VI Football Academy has played a pivotal role in Morocco's impressive rise in football. Established in 2009 as part of King Mohammed VI's sports development initiative, the academy has significantly contributed to the enhancement......

Morocco's Omar Berrada Appointed as New CEO of Manchester United

Manchester United has appointed Omar Berrada, a football executive of Moroccan descent, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Berrada makes the transition to Old Trafford from cross-town rivals Manchester City, where he previously held the position of Chief Football Operations Officer. This appointment......

Morocco and DR Congo Battle to 1-1 Draw in Thrilling AFCON Matchup

In a riveting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash, the Atlas Lions of Morocco and the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of the Congo played to a 1-1 draw earlier today. This outcome impedes Morocco's early qualification aspirations for the knockout stage of the tournament. The match commenced......