Keywords: AFCON 2027


Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana after Black Stars’ poor AFCON 2027 start

Carlos Queiroz has left his position as head coach of Ghana, bringing a short second chapter with the Black Stars to an abrupt end after a difficult start to the country’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Portuguese coach agreed to terminate......

Morocco to Face Mali in Tangier After Ghana Withdraws From Friendly

Morocco’s national football team will face Mali in an international friendly in Tangier on Sunday, following Ghana’s withdrawal from the fixture originally scheduled against the Lions of the Atlas. The match will be played at the Grand Stadium of Tangier at 6 p.m., according to the Royal......

Lions of the Atlas arrive in Bloemfontein for Lesotho clash

Morocco’s national team has arrived in South Africa as preparations continue for Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027 qualifying match against Lesotho. The Moroccan delegation landed during the night between Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, moving into the next phase......

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso held by Benin in frustrating opener

Burkina Faso opened its Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a home draw against Benin, a result that prompted mixed reactions among supporters who had expected a stronger attacking performance from the Etalons. The Burkinabe side showed commitment and produced several promising passages,......

Morocco travel to South Africa seeking second win in AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Morocco have travelled to South Africa as preparations begin for their second Group A fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, just days after opening the competition with a victory over Gabon. The national team departed on Saturday morning following a 2-0 win against Gabon at......

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......