Keywords: African football


Infantino praises Morocco’s organization of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Morocco for successfully hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the country’s growing experience and ability to stage major international sporting events. In a message shared on social media, Infantino thanked the Confederation......

El Kharja backs Infantino as European criticism of FIFA intensifies

Former Morocco international and FIFA regional executive for the Middle East and North Africa, Houssine Kharja, has strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism from several figures within European football. Speaking in an interview with the Moroccan football platform Soccer......

Ghizlane Chebbak reaches 100 international appearances for Morocco

Ghizlane Chebbak has reached a historic milestone in Moroccan football after making her 100th appearance for the Morocco women's national team, becoming the first female player from the country to achieve the landmark. The achievement was celebrated by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, with......

CAF announces draw date for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the official draws for the preliminary rounds of the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will take place on Thursday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will officially launch a new continental......

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......

Atlas Lionesses eye continental glory as Morocco hosts the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The Moroccan women's national football team, affectionately known as the Atlas Lionesses, are setting their sights firmly on the ultimate prize as they prepare to launch their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in a competitive Group A alongside Senegal, Algeria, and Kenya.......

Morocco climbs to sixth place in world football rankings after 2026 World Cup

The Moroccan national football team has reached a historic milestone by moving up to sixth place in the world rankings following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the best position ever achieved by the Atlas Lions. According to the latest live ranking updates after the tournament, Morocco......

CAS dismisses rumors over Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed widespread online speculation regarding the legal dispute related to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, confirming that no decision has been issued and that the case remains under review. The clarification comes after numerous posts circulated......

FIFA president praises Morocco after impressive 2026 World Cup campaign

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Morocco's national football team following the conclusion of its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, praising the Atlas Lions for another historic performance on the global stage. In a message shared on his official social media account, Infantino thanked......