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FIFA ranking: Morocco loses two places following Mali stalemate

Morocco has slipped to seventh place in the FIFA world ranking following a 1-1 draw with Mali at the Grand Stade de Tanger, bringing an end to the national team's latest rise among the world's top-ranked sides. The result came shortly after Morocco had reached a historic fifth position in the......

Walid Regragui reportedly enters the race for Al Ahli coaching job

Former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has reportedly emerged as one of the candidates being considered for the vacant or potentially changing coaching position at Saudi club Al Ahli, according to recent media reports. Regragui's name has been linked to the Jeddah-based club following renewed......

Walid Regragui reflects on Morocco's historic World Cup journey

Former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has looked back on some of the defining moments of his coaching career, recalling his historic experience with the Atlas Lions at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and his successful spell with Wydad Casablanca. Speaking on The Coaches' Voice platform, Regragui......

Walid Regragui emerges as leading candidate for Iraq national team coaching role

The future of the Iraq national football team could soon involve one of Africa's most respected coaches, as reports from Iraqi media suggest that Walid Regragui has become a leading contender to take charge of the country's senior national side. According to Iraqi sports broadcaster Al-Rabiaa......

Mohamed Ouahbi embraces responsibility as Morocco prepares for World Cup quarter-final

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi says he is motivated by responsibility rather than pressure as he leads the Atlas Lions into a new chapter, insisting that the national team's ambitions extend beyond the legacy of its historic FIFA World Cup run in 2022. Speaking to French football magazine Onze......

Team of the Week: Morocco crowned African champion after 50 years… and the surprises continue

A historic week on every level. In a decision deemed fair, CAF officially awarded Morocco the 2025 AFCON title, following the annulment of the controversial final result and the granting of a 3–0 forfeit victory to the Atlas Lions after their opponent withdrew. This second continental triumph,......

The XI of the Week: Bourita pushes back Iranian escalation… and Ouahbi steps onto the pitch of the Atlas Lions

Faithful to its weekly meeting with readers, the platform Walaw presents its XI of the week, a reading of the news inspired by the world of football and highlighting public officials and personalities who have marked the past few days in various fields. The week was marked by firm diplomacy, reassuring......

Achraf Hakimi set to return against Zambia at Afcon 2025

Morocco’s national team coach Walid Regragui has confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will make his first appearance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations during the final Group A match against Zambia. The encounter is scheduled for Monday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Speaking at a pre-match......

‏CAN 2025: Hakimi trains ahead of key Morocco vs Mali clash

Rabat – Achraf Hakimi showed full focus and determination during Morocco’s training session on Thursday, ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (CAN 2025) encounter against Mali. The Atlas Lions’ right-back trained intensely alongside his teammates as part of......