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CAF president hails Morocco’s football progress as WAFCON 2025 begins

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, praised Morocco’s significant contributions to the development of African football as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicked off in Rabat. The tournament, running from July 5 to 26, highlights the growing......

Hakimi and Bounou shine in Club World Cup best XI

Moroccan football stars Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou have been named in the Best XI of the 2025 Club World Cup Round of 16, held in the United States, as announced by DAZN Football. Both players showcased their exceptional talent, playing pivotal roles in advancing their respective teams to the quarterfinals. Hakimi,......

Former Raja Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika sentenced to five years in prison

A court in Casablanca has sentenced Mohamed Boudrika, the former president of Raja Club Athletic and a Moroccan parliamentarian, to five years in prison for fraud, forgery, and issuing bad cheques. The verdict also includes a payment of MAD 664,000 in damages to victims and a one-year ban on issuing......

Orlando Pirates appoint Abdeslam Ouaddou as new head coach

South African football club Orlando Pirates has confirmed the appointment of former Moroccan international Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach. The announcement was made on Monday, with the 46-year-old set to arrive in Johannesburg before the weekend to finalize a one-year contract and lead pre-season......

Wydad Casablanca eyes redemption against Juventus in decisive Club World Cup clash

Wydad Casablanca faces a pivotal match tonight against Juventus as part of Group G in the FIFA Club World Cup. The game, scheduled for 5 p.m. Moroccan time, will be broadcast on DAZN. Head coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem acknowledged the high stakes during a pre-match press conference, expressing hope......

TGCC and SGTM secure $320 million contract for Casablanca's Grand Stadium

Morocco's construction powerhouses TGCC and SGTM have been awarded the second lot of the Grand Stade Hassan II project in Casablanca, a significant infrastructure initiative planned for Benslimane. The contract, valued at MAD 3.2 billion ($320 million), follows the conclusion of the tender process......

Brahim Diaz emerges as pivotal force shaping modern Moroccan football landscape

Moroccan international Brahim Diaz has established himself as a transformative figure in contemporary Moroccan football, extending his influence far beyond traditional playing boundaries. The Real Madrid midfielder's impact encompasses both sporting excellence and cultural representation, positioning......

Fouzi Lekjaa inspires Morocco’s U20 squad ahead of AFCON

As the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt draws near, Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), held a motivational meeting with the national U20 team on April 21, 2025, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. In a statement released by the FRMF, Lekjaa emphasized the importance......

Atlas Cubs celebrated by Moroccan Football Federation after U17 African Cup victory

After their historic triumph at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the Atlas Cubs were officially honored by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The celebration took place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where the young Moroccan team was received by FRMF President......