Moroccan sports official Fouad Meskout has secured another six-year mandate within United World Wrestling (UWW), reinforcing Morocco’s presence in the international governance of the sport. Meskout was re-elected to the organisation’s governing bureau during its Ordinary Congress held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on October 23, 2026.......

Morocco’s under-15 national football team began its campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival with a convincing 2-0 victory over the Philippines on Saturday, October 24, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Two first-half goals secured the result and gave the young Atlas Lions a positive start to the international competition. Played at......

Raja Club Athletic’s decision to leave goalkeeper Mehdi Lahrar out of the squad for the return leg against Nigeria’s El-Kanemi Warriors was a technical choice by head coach Paco Jémez, according to a source cited by Moroccan media. The decision was reportedly intended to manage the team’s goalkeeping options ahead......

RB Leipzig are increasingly considering a permanent move for Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui after his encouraging start in Germany, with the club reportedly prepared to activate a €25 million purchase option included in his loan agreement with AS Roma. The Bundesliga side’s growing interest in retaining the player reflects......

Kenyan marathon star Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended following an adverse doping test for erythropoietin (EPO), according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The announcement places one of Kenya’s most accomplished distance runners under scrutiny and renews concerns about doping in a country renowned for producing......

Morocco’s U-17 women’s national team suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Argentina on Friday, October 23, in their final Group A fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The result left the host nation in third place and forced the young Atlas Lionesses to wait for the outcome of other groups to determine whether......

Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has revealed that former Barcelona and Spain star Andrés Iniesta was his biggest footballing inspiration growing up, offering a glimpse into the influences that helped shape his approach to the game. In comments shared during an interview with Manchester City’s official media, the young player......

Wydad Athletic Club have appointed Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi to lead their first-team squad, opening a new chapter for the Casablanca side as they seek to improve their performances in the Moroccan league. The appointment, announced on Friday, October 23, 2026, sees Nabi replace Portuguese coach Paulo Sérgio. The change comes......

Moroccan international Soufiane Rahimi has suffered an injury scare after being forced off early during Al Ain’s UAE President’s Cup clash with Shabab Al Ahli on October 22, 2026. His premature departure has raised concerns about his availability for a demanding run of domestic and continental fixtures. The forward left the pitch......

Raja Club Athletic has moved to reinforce its technical staff by bringing in Moroccan-born football specialist Hamadi Sghir to work alongside head coach Paco Jémez. The appointment comes as the Casablanca club seeks to improve its performances and strengthen its preparation for domestic and continental competition. The decision, reported......

Moroccan football prospect Abdellah Ouazane made a decisive contribution to Ajax Amsterdam’s European campaign on Thursday, October 22, scoring in stoppage time to secure a 2-0 victory over Italy’s Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League. The young attacker struck late at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, putting the finishing......

Lewis Hamilton’s ambition to compete in a Formula 1 race on African soil may influence how long the seven-time world champion remains in the sport. Following the announcement of plans to bring the championship back to Africa, the British driver has indicated that the prospect of racing in Rwanda could encourage him to extend his career......

Wydad Athletic Club have ended their collaboration with Portuguese coach Paulo Sérgio after a disappointing opening to the 2026-2027 Moroccan football season. The decision marks an early change in direction for the Casablanca-based club, which had appointed the experienced manager during the summer with hopes of improving its domestic......