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CAN 2025: Prince Moulay Rachid presides over the closing ceremony and Morocco–Senegal final

Prince Moulay Rachid presided on Sunday evening over the closing ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Morocco, ahead of the highly anticipated final between Morocco and Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Upon his arrival at the sports complex, Prince Moulay......

Transfer Market: Yassine Gessime joins racing Strasbourg until 2030

Racing Club de Strasbourg has officially announced the signing of Moroccan U20 international winger Yassine Gessimefrom USL Dunkerque, securing the promising player on a long-term contract running until 2030. The 20-year-old winger, developed in southern France, previously played for Istres......

France produces largest number of players in African Nations Cup 2025

A recent study by Foot Mercato reveals that among the 658 players representing the 24 national teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), 107 were born in France, making the country the most represented outside Africa. This includes rising Senegalese star Ibrahim Mbaye, a 17-year-old PSG player......

Morocco's rumored Gulf Cup entry stirs debate amid official rejection

Speculation is mounting over Morocco’s potential participation in the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as regional media report plans to invite powerhouse Arab teams like Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and Algeria. According to Qatari outlet Al-Arab, the Gulf Football Association is exploring......

Sakina Karchaoui ranks top 3 in France's sexiest female athletes

Sakina Karchaoui, the left-back for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has become a rising star in the world of sports, shining on both French and international stages. Named among the three "sexiest" athletes in France in a survey conducted by Discurv and published in late December 2025, the Franco-Moroccan......

Gabon dissolves national football team after CAN 2025 failure

The Gabonese government has reportedly dissolved the national football team’s coaching staff and suspended the team following a disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Gabon finished last in their group after losing all three matches, including a defeat against......

AFCON 2025: Ayoub El Kaabi, king of the bicycle kick and Moroccan hero

With two spectacular bicycle kicks, Ayoub El Kaabi reignited the passion of Moroccan supporters who had grown cautious since the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The striker has now emerged as a national hero, earning the nickname “king of the bicycle kick” as Morocco gains......

Sébastien Desabre: Morocco a driving force for African Football development

Sébastien Desabre, coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national football team, praised Morocco as a driving force for football development in Africa, highlighting the country's world-class sports infrastructure. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of......

Achraf Hakimi set to return against Zambia at Afcon 2025

Morocco’s national team coach Walid Regragui has confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will make his first appearance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations during the final Group A match against Zambia. The encounter is scheduled for Monday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Speaking at a pre-match......

‏CAN 2025: Hakimi trains ahead of key Morocco vs Mali clash

Rabat – Achraf Hakimi showed full focus and determination during Morocco’s training session on Thursday, ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (CAN 2025) encounter against Mali. The Atlas Lions’ right-back trained intensely alongside his teammates as part of......

Authorities arrest suspects after AFCON ticket resale scandal causes fan outrage

Moroccan judicial police have launched investigations into eight individuals suspected of illegally reselling tickets for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches taking place in Morocco. The arrests follow a surge in complaints from fans angry over soaring black market prices and widespread fraud linked......

CAN 2025: Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia and DR Congo in action on Tuesday

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues on Tuesday, December 23, with the official kick-off of Group C and Group D matches. Several continental heavyweights will make their tournament debut as the competition gains momentum across Moroccan stadiums. Group D will open the day’s fixtures with a......

CAN 2025: Mali held to a draw by Zambia ahead of match against Morocco

Casablanca – In a surprising turn during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), Mali, considered a favorite in Group A, was held to a 1-1 draw by Zambia at the Stade Mohammed V on Monday. The match remained goalless in the first half. Mali’s Lassiné Sinayoko......

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