Keywords: Mohammed VI Football Academy


Yassir Zabiri named September’s best U23 player in La Liga

Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri has been named La Liga’s best Under-23 player for September, marking another significant milestone in a breakthrough season that has quickly placed the young striker under the spotlight in Spain. The 20-year-old has made an immediate impact with Racing Santander,......

Morocco U20 names 25-player squad for UNAF tournament and CAN qualifying campaign

Morocco’s U20 national team will begin its bid for continental qualification later this month when the Young Atlas Lions travel to Egypt for the North African Football Union (UNAF) tournament. The competition, scheduled from September 24 to October 6, brings together five North African sides:......

Tawfik Bentayeb stars for Anderlecht with goal and assist against Zulte Waregem

Tawfik Bentayeb played a central role in Anderlecht's 3-0 home victory over Zulte Waregem on Saturday, scoring once and setting up another goal as the Brussels club bounced back from its midweek European defeat. The result came three days after Anderlecht lost 2-0 to Lyon in the Europa League. Facing......

Morocco earns more than $56 million from consecutive FIFA World Cup campaigns

Morocco has generated more than $56 million in FIFA World Cup prize money following its impressive performances at the 2022 and 2026 tournaments, highlighting the growing financial and sporting impact of the country's football development strategy. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation received......

Mohammed VI Football Academy strengthens Morocco’s long-term rise as a global football powerhouse

Morocco's sustained emergence among football's elite is the result of a long-term strategy centered on youth development, infrastructure investment and institutional continuity, with the Mohammed VI Football Academy playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's modern football ecosystem. That......

Achraf Hakimi thanks HM King Mohammed VI for continued support of Moroccan football

Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco's national football team, has expressed his appreciation to HM king Mohammed VI for what he described as the monarch's sustained commitment to the development of football in the country. In a message shared on his social media accounts, Hakimi credited......

Yassir Zabiri shines at U-20 World Cup, dreams of Barcelona

Yassir Zabiri has emerged as one of Morocco’s brightest stars at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The 20-year-old forward, who played a pivotal role in Morocco’s historic title win, shared insights about his journey in an interview with beIN Sports, emphasizing discipline, trust, and the unwavering......

Chouaib Bellaarouch: The Rising Guardian of Morocco’s U17 Dream

At just 17 years old, Chouaib Bellaarouch has become the unexpected hero behind Morocco’s U17 national team’s historic journey to the final of the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The young goalkeeper, a product of the renowned Mohammed VI Football Academy, stole the spotlight in the semifinal......

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......