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Youssef Lekhedim to join Alavés in search of first-team football

Real Madrid’s Moroccan left-back Youssef Lekhedim is set to transfer to Deportivo Alavés, seeking more consistent playing time in La Liga. The 19-year-old has reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with Alavés, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. A move to grow and gain experience Lekhedim’s......

Chemsedine Talbi completes Sunderland move after stellar Club Brugge season

Sunderland has officially signed Moroccan winger Chemsedine Talbi from Club Brugge on a five-year deal, marking a significant step in the 20-year-old's burgeoning career. The newly promoted Premier League side secured the transfer for an initial €21 million, with potential add-ons of €3......

Congo’s football chief accused of embezzling $1.3 million in FIFA funds

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), is facing legal scrutiny following accusations of embezzling $1.3 million in FIFA funds, including $500,000 designated for the women’s national team. Mayolas was arrested in late May by Congo’s central intelligence......

Transfer talks stall as Hamza Igamane's Lille move hits a snag

Negotiations between Rangers and Lille over the transfer of Moroccan forward Hamza Igamane have reached an impasse due to disagreements on the transfer fee, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Rangers are demanding €15 million for the 22-year-old striker, a significant increase from the €2.36......

Hakimi ready to face Mbappé as PSG and Real Madrid clash in Club World Cup semi-final

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to meet Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Club World Cup semi-final match on July 9 at MetLife Stadium. The fixture will reunite Achraf Hakimi with his close friend and former teammate Kylian Mbappé, but the Moroccan defender emphasizes that their bond will take......

Wydad secure signing of sought-after playmaker Lamirate on three-year deal

Wydad Athletic Club has officially signed Abdelghafour Lamirate, the former Olympique de Safi midfielder, on a three-year contract following the expiration of his previous deal. The highly-regarded 27-year-old joins on a free transfer after a standout season that saw him play a pivotal role in OCS’s......

Liverpool retires Diogo Jota’s No. 20 shirt to honor late forward’s legacy

Liverpool Football Club has announced it will retire Diogo Jota’s iconic No. 20 shirt, marking an unprecedented gesture in the club’s history to honor the Portuguese star’s enduring legacy. A tragic loss Jota, 28, tragically passed away along with his brother, André Silva,......

Hamid Moudatiir clinches African Glory K1 title with dominant performance in Dakar

Moroccan kickboxer Hamid Moudatiir has claimed the African Glory Championship K1 title after a commanding victory over Ivorian fighter François Mozou at Dakar’s Grand Theatre in Senegal. Representing Morocco alongside fellow fighter Morad Laroussi, Moudatiir showcased his exceptional skills......

Wydad plans major squad overhaul with 21 player exits

Wydad Athletic Club has announced plans to offload 21 players in a significant squad reshuffle ahead of the 2025–26 season. This decision follows a disappointing campaign that saw the team finish third in the Botola Pro and endure an early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup after losing all three......

Achraf Hakimi sets new record for defender goal contributions in a season

Achraf Hakimi has etched his name in football history, surpassing Dani Alves' 14-year record for the most goal contributions by a defender in a single season. The Moroccan international achieved this milestone during Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) 2-0 victory against Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club......

CAF apologizes after divided Moroccan map airs during WAFCON opening

A major controversy erupted during the opening of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat after a promotional video displayed a divided map of Morocco. The advertisement, aired on Morocco’s national sports channel Arryadia, excluded the country’s southern provinces,......

Morocco elevates the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations with English-language coverage on 2M

The Africa Women’s Cup of Nations has made a vibrant return to Morocco, bringing some of the most electrifying football on the continent. The tournament, hosted across five Moroccan cities, is accompanied by dedicated live coverage from experts and correspondents stationed at the heart of the action. In......

Ounahi's uncertain future: Marseille sidelines midfielder as transfer looms

Moroccan footballer Azzedine Ounahi appears destined for a summer departure from Marseille after being excluded from Roberto De Zerbi’s first-team plans. The 24-year-old midfielder, under contract until 2027, has been relegated to the reserves alongside five other players as the Ligue 1 club reshapes......