Keywords: AFCON


Atlas Lions Injury Crisis: Seven Moroccan Players Face Uncertain Futures Ahead of Niger Clashes

Morocco’s national football team is facing a challenging period ahead of its upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying fixtures against Niger, with seven players reportedly affected by injuries just days before head coach Mohamed Ouahbi announces his squad. The growing list of fitness concerns......

AFCON U23 Qualifiers: Morocco and Ethiopia Set for November Showdown

Morocco’s U23 national football team is preparing for a decisive two-legged encounter against Ethiopia as both sides compete for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U23 tournament. The two qualifying matches are scheduled for November 12 and 17, with the Moroccan side set to play the......

Morocco vs Niger: Mohamed Ouahbi to Reveal Atlas Lions Squad on November 4

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi will unveil his squad on Wednesday, November 4, ahead of the national team's upcoming double-header against Niger in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The announcement will take place during a press conference scheduled for 11 a.m. at the......

African Football: CAF Restores Biennial Africa Cup of Nations After Unanimous Decision

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially reversed its previous decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a four-year schedule, confirming that the continent’s flagship national team competition will once again be held every two years. The decision was unanimously......

Mohamed Ouahbi Weighs Squad Changes as Injuries Hit Morocco’s National Team

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is facing mounting selection concerns as injuries affect several members of the Atlas Lions ahead of the national team’s November international fixtures. With key players struggling to regain fitness, the coaching staff may need to reconsider its options before......

Why Niger Will Face Morocco in Casablanca for the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Niger’s search for an approved venue has brought its Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign to Morocco, where the team is scheduled to face the Atlas Lions in Casablanca on November 13, 2026. The unusual arrangement means Niger will play its designated home fixture on Moroccan soil after difficulties......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI Congratulates Morocco on Fourth Consecutive African Futsal Championship

Morocco’s national futsal team has added another major achievement to the country’s sporting record, prompting a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI following its triumph at the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations in Rabat. The Moroccan side secured the continental title......

Issa Diop on Choosing Morocco Over Senegal: “My Family Has Nothing to Forgive Me For”

Moroccan international Issa Diop has defended his decision to represent Morocco rather than Senegal, insisting that his choice was a personal one and that his family has no reason to hold it against him. Speaking to TWTD in an interview published on October 19, the Ipswich Town defender addressed the......

Azzedine Ounahi Injury: Morocco Star Could Miss 15 Panathinaikos Matches

Azzedine Ounahi could face a lengthy spell away from competitive football after reportedly sustaining a serious muscle injury during Panathinaikos’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Asteras. The Moroccan international was stretchered off on Sunday, raising immediate concerns about his availability for......