Keywords: AFCON 2027


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......

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......

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......

Morocco vs Niger: Atlas Lions to Face Niger in Casablanca on November 13

Morocco will continue its campaign for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with two consecutive fixtures against Niger in November, including a home match in Casablanca on November 13, followed by another encounter in Rabat four days later. The Moroccan national team, known as the......

Morocco to Face Niger in Casablanca and Rabat for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

RABAT, Morocco — Morocco’s national football team will host Niger in two consecutive fixtures for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with the matches scheduled to take place in Casablanca and Rabat on November 13 and 17, respectively. The two encounters, corresponding to......

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Plan Joint Visa for AFCON 2027 Supporters

Football fans travelling to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could benefit from simplified cross-border movement under a proposed joint visa scheme being developed by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the three countries preparing to co-host the continental tournament. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, president......

Atlas Lions: Morocco Coach Plans European Tour to Identify New National Team Options

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is preparing a new scouting tour across Europe next week as he continues to assess Moroccan players abroad and explore potential additions to the national team ahead of its upcoming international commitments. The planned visits form part of the coach’s approach......

FIFA Ranking: Morocco Leads Africa Despite Drop to Seventh Place Worldwide

Morocco has strengthened its position among the world’s football elite, moving to seventh place in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, while several African teams made significant gains in the top 50. The Moroccan national team now has 1,805.34 points, following a series of positive results......