Keywords: AFCON


Sébastien Migné impressed by Morocco’s tactical level after Gabon defeat

Morocco’s performance in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener drew praise from Gabon coach Sébastien Migné, who highlighted the strength of the hosts’ tactical approach after his side’s 2-0 defeat to the Lions of the Atlas. Speaking at the post-match press conference,......

Morocco rises to fifth in the FIFA world ranking after Brazil draw

Morocco has moved up to fifth place in the latest FIFA men's world ranking, overtaking Brazil after the five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia. The change places the Atlas Lions among the top five national teams in the world. Morocco's ranking points remain at 1,803.99,......

Morocco vs Gabon: Kick-off time and TV channels for the 2027 AFCON qualifier

Morocco will open their qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a Group A encounter against Gabon on Friday, September 25, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The fixture marks the beginning of a new qualifying cycle for the Atlas Lions, who will return to competitive......

Morocco vs Gabon: Ilias Akhomach joins Lions of the Atlas for AFCON qualifiers

Morocco have added Villarreal forward Ilias Akhomach to their squad ahead of the opening match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Gabon. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirmed Akhomach’s call-up on Tuesday evening, with national team coach Mohamed......

Morocco begin AFCON 2027 preparations as Hakimi and Saibari set to join squad

Morocco have officially begun preparations for their opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with Mohamed Ouahbi overseeing the national team’s first training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora on Monday, September 21. The session came shortly......

Abdellah Ouazane: From Morocco’s U17 Triumph to His First Atlas Lions Call-Up

At just 17, Abdellah Ouazane is already moving rapidly through the ranks of Moroccan football. The Ajax Amsterdam attacking midfielder has earned his first senior call-up to the Morocco national team, marking another significant step in a career that has developed at remarkable speed. Mohamed Ouahbi......

Morocco’s Ouahbi balances 2027 ambitions with a long-term vision for 2030

Mohamed Ouahbi’s latest Morocco squad reflects a team caught between two demanding timelines: the immediate challenge of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the longer-term project leading toward the 2030 World Cup. The Moroccan coach has named 29 players for the September-October international......

Morocco’s Ouahbi refreshes the Atlas Lions squad without breaking with the past

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has opted for measured change as the Atlas Lions prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Speaking at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora on Thursday, September 17, Ouahbi announced a 29-player squad for Morocco’s opening......

Morocco squad selection draws attention ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Mohamed Ouahbi is set to unveil his latest Morocco squad on Thursday, with the first selection since the 2026 World Cup expected to offer clues about the direction of the Atlas Lions ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Morocco will begin its qualifying schedule against Gabon......