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Fouzi Lekjaa re-elected to FIFA Council and CAF Executive Committee

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has been re-elected to the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This election took place during the CAF General Assembly held today in Cairo, Egypt. Lekjaa received overwhelming......

TAS ruling confirms RS Berkane’s victory over USM Alger in CAF dispute

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......

CAF Confederation Cup: New Berkane-USMA clash looms after controversial 2024 semifinal

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......

Morocco narrows down train manufacturing bid to CAF and Hyundai

Morocco is nearing a decision in its ambitious plan to procure 150 regional and commuter trains, with the Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem emerging as the final contenders. This follows the exclusion of Talgo, Alstom, and the Chinese......

CAF U-17 AFCON: Draw for Morocco 2025 set for tomorrow in Cairo

The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will take place on Thursday at the CAF headquarters in Cairo. Scheduled to start at 1:45 p.m. local time, the event will be broadcast live on CAF TV, as confirmed in an official statement.   Former Malian international......

African football organization intensifies anti-doping efforts across continent

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major strengthening of its anti-doping measures, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining fairness in the sport. Through its Anti-Doping Unit, which has conducted 900 tests annually since its 2020 inception, the organization is working to combat......

Portuguese coach takes helm at Moroccan powerhouse AS FAR

Alexandre Santos has been appointed as the new head coach of AS FAR, the Rabat-based football club announced on Sunday. Santos succeeds Frenchman Hubert Velud, who departed from his position on February 5. The Portuguese tactician brings extensive experience from his work across European, African, and......

Morocco prepares for AFCON 2025 with nine stadiums across six cities

Morocco is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, with the tournament scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The country will welcome teams and fans to nine stadiums spread across six cities, showcasing its readiness to deliver a world-class football event.   The......

AFCON Morocco 2025 final draw: Over 90 countries to follow live

The highly anticipated CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final draw is set to capture global attention as more than 90 countries prepare to tune in for the event. Scheduled for Monday, January 27, the draw will take place at 7 p.m. Moroccan time at the Mohammed V National Theater in Rabat. This......