Keywords: African football


Atlas Lions Expected Back in Rabat After Historic Run at the 2026 World Cup

The Atlas Lions are set to return to Morocco following their remarkable campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that the national delegation will arrive at Rabat-Salé Airport late Saturday night into Sunday, July 12, around 1 AM, aboard a private flight......

AS FAR appoints Portuguese coach Pedro Soares Gonçalves to lead first team

Moroccan club AS FAR has appointed Portuguese coach Pedro Soares Gonçalves as the new head coach of its first team, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Rabat-based side. The club officially confirmed the arrival of Gonçalves on Thursday, with the Portuguese manager signing a......

Mohammed VI Football Academy strengthens Morocco’s long-term rise as a global football powerhouse

Morocco's sustained emergence among football's elite is the result of a long-term strategy centered on youth development, infrastructure investment and institutional continuity, with the Mohammed VI Football Academy playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's modern football ecosystem. That......

CAF launches bidding process to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the host rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), inviting its 54 member associations to submit expressions of interest and formal candidature dossiers. The initiative marks......

Ismael Saibari Makes World Cup History with Three Consecutive Scoring Matches for Morocco

  Morocco’s Ismael Saibari has etched his name into football history after becoming the first Moroccan and the first African player to score in each of his first three FIFA World Cup appearances during the 2026 tournament. The 25-year-old midfielder continued his impressive form on Wednesday......

Africa secures record World Cup representation for the 2026 tournament

The FIFA World Cup has long been dominated by a group of national teams that consistently qualify across generations. Brazil remains the benchmark of global consistency, standing as the only country to have participated in every edition of the tournament since its creation. The South American side now......

CAF announces postponement of 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, initially scheduled in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, will be postponed to July 25 to August 16, 2026 due to unforeseen circumstances. In an official statement, CAF explained that the decision......

Morocco’s AFCON hosting excellence overshadowed by media gaps

In the camera era, football success is measured beyond goals. It is shaped by images, narratives, and global perception. Morocco delivered a landmark African Cup of Nations with FIFA-grade stadiums, smooth logistics, and hospitality praised by thousands of international journalists. At least 3,800 media......

Africa celebrates Senegal's AFCON win over Morocco amid deep tensions

When Senegal triumphed over host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, celebrations erupted across the continent, from Dakar to Lagos. Social media buzzed with declarations that African football had prevailed while Morocco faltered. This reaction revealed longstanding......