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Morocco stuns Argentina to claim first U20 World Cup title

Morocco has made history with a remarkable 2–0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA U20 World Cup final, ending Argentina’s 42-year unbeaten streak in the tournament’s championship matches. The Atlas Cubs delivered an inspired performance, becoming the first African team to win the U20......

Maghreb trio secures historic qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup

For the first time in football history, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria will all compete at the FIFA World Cup together. Morocco became the first African team to book its place in the 2026 tournament after a commanding 5–0 victory over Niger on 5 September 2025, completing the qualifying phase with......

Morocco’s readiness to host 2025 AFCON showcases model for future tournaments

Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has confirmed that Morocco is fully prepared to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), positioning the tournament as a benchmark for future continental events. In a recent interview with beIN Sports, Lekjaa emphasized that......

Morocco secures third CHAN title, earning praise from FIFA president Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has applauded Morocco's latest football achievement following the national team's third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title. Infantino described the victory as a testament to Morocco’s status as a leading football nation in Africa. The Moroccan team......

Morocco integrates Spidercam technology for an innovative AFCON 2025 broadcast

Morocco's National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) is set to revolutionize the viewing experience for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 by deploying Spidercam technology across all nine hosting stadiums. This marks a groundbreaking first in AFCON history, as the advanced aerial camera......

CAF grapples with refereeing crisis ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is under intense scrutiny after firing Noumandiez Désiré Doué, its head of refereeing, less than five months before Morocco hosts the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The move comes amid mounting pressure to address inconsistencies, bias......

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,......

Born winners: CAF unveils new slogan for 2024 Women’s AFCON in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced "Born Winners" as the slogan for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco from July 5 to 26. This powerful tagline underscores the resilience, ambition, and legacy of African women in football......

Royal Air Maroc announces new direct routes to Zurich, N’Djamena, Sal Island, and Munich

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national carrier, will introduce four new direct international routes from Casablanca starting September 2025. This move aligns with RAM’s strategy to expand its global network and reinforce connections between Morocco, Europe, and Africa. New destinations......