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CHAN 2024 Tournament Shifts to August as Host Nations Prepare Infrastructure

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant schedule change for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), moving the tournament from its initial February timeline to August 2024. This decision comes as the three host nations—Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda—require additional......

Achraf Hakimi: A Contender for the CAF African Player of the Year 2024 Award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has recently announced the finalists for the CAF Awards 2024, a prestigious ceremony that highlights the finest football talents across the continent. Among the five contenders for the African Player of the Year award is Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan right-back,......

Morocco Secures Major Soccer Tournaments for 2025 Season

Morocco is positioning itself as a premier soccer destination in 2025, hosting four significant tournaments that span youth, women's, and men's competitions across the African continent and beyond. The country's ambitious soccer calendar begins with the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (March......

Moroccan Football Shines Brightly in 2024: A Year of Unprecedented Success

Moroccan football has continued to shine in 2024, following the historic achievements at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This momentum has carried over into the new year, marked by another major milestone—an unprecedented bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This remarkable feat by the Moroccan......

Morocco: An Emerging Football Superpower

Morocco has firmly established itself as a central hub for football in Africa, with recent developments further solidifying its position as an emerging football superpower. This progress was highlighted by the announcement of the permanent headquarters of the Africa Bureau of FIFA in Marrakech, signaling......

Morocco's Strategic Football Ambitions Position it as a Rising Power in Global Sport

Morocco is rapidly emerging as a formidable force in international football, drawing global attention with its strategic investments in infrastructure, talent development, and the use of football for diplomacy and economic growth. The country’s efforts, showcased in a recent New York Times article,......

French Journalist Faces Backlash Over Moroccan Caftan at CAF Awards

Sports journalist Anne-Laure Bonnet sparked controversy at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech when her choice to wear a traditional Moroccan caftan drew criticism from Algerian social media users. At the December 16 ceremony, Bonnet donned a midnight blue velvet caftan to honor Morocco, the host country.......

Morocco to Host FIFA Africa Bureau Headquarters in Groundbreaking Agreement

Morocco has officially been chosen as the host for the FIFA Africa Bureau headquarters, marking a pivotal moment for the advancement of football across the African continent. The agreement, signed in Marrakech following the 2024 CAF Awards, underscores Morocco's growing influence in sports governance......

Morocco to Host U17 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and 2026

Morocco has been awarded the honor of hosting the next two U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, scheduled for 2025 and 2026. The first event will take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's sports calendar. The announcement was made on December......