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Four Moroccan mixed martial artists are set to compete in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) MENA semifinals, taking place on Saturday, September 27, at The Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, highlighting the region’s rising MMA talent, will be streamed live and free on the Starzplay......
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, gold medalist in the under-66 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has launched a legal challenge against World Boxing’s gender testing regulations. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed it received her appeal but declined to suspend the contested rules......
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, praised Morocco’s significant contributions to the development of African football as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicked off in Rabat. The tournament, running from July 5 to 26, highlights the growing......
A devastating incident unfolded on Saturday at the July 5 Stadium in Algiers during a match between Mouloudia Club d’Alger and NC Magra. A barrier in the upper stands collapsed, causing several fans to fall. The tragedy left one supporter dead and 11 others injured. Match halted amid chaos The......
Moroccan football club RS Berkane has expressed satisfaction with the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), which upheld the team’s victory over USM Alger in the semi-final of last year’s CAF Confederation Cup. The TAS dismissed USM Alger’s request to overturn the results......
In a significant draw for the CAF Confederation Cup, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) has been matched against ASEC Mimosas from Ivory Coast. The potential semifinal scenario has caught attention, as it could lead to a rematch between RSB and USM Alger (USMA), pending the latter's victory over......
The governing body of African football has officially released the match schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be hosted in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The opening match of the prestigious tournament will feature Morocco against Comoros on December......
The upcoming 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar is set to create a significant scheduling challenge for North African national teams due to its overlap with another major tournament. The Arab Cup, scheduled for December 1-18, 2025, will conclude just three days before the start of the African Cup of Nations......
Moroccan cyclist Achraf Ed-Doghmy secured a bronze medal during the opening day of the 13th Arab Track Championships in Cairo on Thursday. The prestigious competition, running from December 26-28, showcases top cycling talent from across the Arab world. In a competitive field, Emirati cyclists dominated......
Morocco's national football team has achieved a notable advancement in the latest FIFA rankings, securing the 13th position globally, up one spot from their previous ranking of 14th. With 1681.57 points, the Atlas Lions continue to maintain their status as Africa's highest-ranked team. The improvement......
Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif is set to enter professional boxing following her remarkable gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics, even as she navigates ongoing public scrutiny and legal challenges. The 25-year-old welterweight champion, who dominated her Olympic matches against notable opponents......
Morocco's under-23 national football team has secured an automatic spot in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), following Algeria's unexpected withdrawal from the competition. This development sets the stage for Morocco to pursue an unprecedented third CHAN title, building on their victories......
French authorities have initiated an investigation into alleged cyberbullying targeting Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, following a gender controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Paris public prosecutor’s office confirmed that the probe, launched on Tuesday, addresses "cyberharassment"......
