Keywords: Football


CAF Awards 2026: Yassine Bounou and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti Among Africa’s Top 10 Goalkeeper Nominees

Moroccan football has secured a notable presence among Africa’s leading goalkeepers, following the announcement of the nominees for the 2026 CAF Awards. Yassine Bounou and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti have both been selected among the ten contenders for the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year distinction. The......

AS FAR vs Raja Casablanca: A High-Stakes Classico Set to Shape the Botola Title Race

Moroccan football turns its attention to Rabat on Wednesday as AS FAR welcome Raja Casablanca in a highly anticipated encounter postponed from the opening round of the Botola Pro D1 Inwi. Beyond the prestige attached to this historic rivalry, the meeting carries significant sporting implications for......

Morocco: Rising Talent Ayoub Oufkir Earns First Call-Up to the Atlas Lions

Morocco's national football team has added a promising new name to its attacking ranks, with 20-year-old Ayoub Oufkir receiving his first senior international call-up under head coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The AZ Alkmaar winger is among the emerging talents expected to strengthen the Atlas Lions as they......

Barcelona: Rodri Ruled Out of Atlético Madrid Clash After Right Thigh Injury

FC Barcelona have suffered a significant setback ahead of their upcoming La Liga encounter with Atlético Madrid, with midfielder Rodri ruled out after sustaining a muscle injury to his right thigh. The Spanish international was forced to leave the pitch at half-time during Barcelona’s Champions......

CAF Awards 2026: Morocco Competes With Nine African Nations for Top Team Honour

Morocco’s national football team has secured a place among the ten nominees for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) National Team of the Year award, adding another distinction to a period marked by outstanding performances on the continental and international stages. The CAF announced......

Morocco: Benslimane’s Hassan II Stadium Set to Boost Raja and Wydad Ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco’s ambitious preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are taking shape beyond the construction of major sporting venues. The planned Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane is increasingly being presented as a long-term investment that could reshape the sporting environment of Casablanca and provide......

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Morocco Unveils Squad for Two Crucial Matches Against Niger

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has announced his squad for the national team's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying fixtures against Niger, with striker Youssef En-Nesyri making a notable return to the Atlas Lions' selection. The squad, unveiled on Wednesday, November 4,......

Argentina: Lionel Scaloni Unveils First Squad of the Post-Messi Era

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has announced a 28-player squad for the national team's upcoming international friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica, marking the beginning of a new chapter following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. The announcement represents a significant......

FIFA in Rabat: 50 Women from Around the World Gather to Strengthen Leadership in Football

Rabat has welcomed an international gathering aimed at strengthening women's influence in football management, bringing together 50 participants from across the world for a FIFA leadership development programme. Held from October 18 to 21, 2026, the Women in Football Leadership programme brought......