African and Arab Football
Moroccans erupted in joy after the national football team, the Atlas Lions, secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in their opening match at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The electrifying game took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where supporters celebrated both inside the stadium......
After months of anticipation, the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 officially gets underway this Sunday, drawing the attention of football fans across Africa and beyond. The opening match will see host nation Morocco face Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The highly awaited encounter......
Madrid, Spain – Spanish digital TV platform Movistar Plus+ announced it will broadcast all matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), set to take place in Morocco from December 21 to January 18. The coverage will include the opening match, the final, and all games in between, offering......
In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), Moroccan media group 2M has announced an extensive programming lineup across its television, radio, and digital platforms. This ambitious initiative aims to celebrate African football while showcasing the continent's cultural diversity. With......
Morocco’s A’ national team coach, Tarik Sektioui, stated on Wednesday in Doha that reaching the semi-finals of the Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will depend on the team’s ability to make the most of its strongest moments during the upcoming clash against Syria. Speaking at the pre-match press......
AS FAR’s women’s team continues its impressive run in the CAF Women’s Champions League and is preparing for a high-stakes semi-final clash against defending champions TP Mazembe on Tuesday, 17 November 2025. The Moroccan side secured its place in the last four after a confident 2–0......
Nigeria advanced to the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Gabon 4–1 on Thursday at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The match, which ended 1–1 in regular time, was decided in extra time. Akor Adams (78’), Ejuke Chidera (97’), and......
DR Congo have joined Nigeria in the final of the African playoff tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after beating Cameroon 1–0 in the second semifinal held on Thursday at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat, inaugurated on this occasion following reconstruction works ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa......
African football is gearing up for a thrilling new chapter as Morocco hosts the continental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From November 13 to 16, four nations—Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Gabon—will compete at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan......
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has sparked heated reactions after posting a video on social media during his team’s stay in Rabat for a critical FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier against Gabon. The video, which showed Iwobi’s hotel room and nearby modest apartment buildings, drew criticism......
Morocco’s women’s football has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, emerging as one of the continent’s most structured and well-financed systems. This transformation traces back to a sweeping reform launched in 2020 by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, aiming to professionalize......
FIFA has confirmed that Morocco’s U17 national team will face the USA in the Round of 32 at the ongoing Qatar World Cup. The match is scheduled for Friday, marking a critical point in the tournament for the Atlas Cubs. Morocco’s journey to this stage has been turbulent. After failing to......
