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Morocco vs Zambia Futsal: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel and AFCON 2026 Qualification Stakes

Morocco’s national futsal team will face Zambia on Wednesday in their second group-stage match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in futsal, with the Atlas Lions seeking another victory to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage. The Moroccan side enters the encounter after......

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......

Mohamed Ouahbi Targets Historic World Cup Victory for Morocco and Africa

Morocco’s ambition on the international football stage now extends to the ultimate prize. National team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has declared that the Atlas Lions aim to become the first African nation to win the FIFA World Cup, outlining a long-term objective built on tactical progress, international......

Morocco Targets Fourth African Futsal Title as It Hosts AFCON 2026

Morocco will have home advantage and a continental record to defend when the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations gets underway, with the national team aiming to secure a fourth African crown and extend its run of success under head coach Hicham Dguig. The Atlas Lions enter the tournament as defending......

Morocco drops to seventh in FIFA ranking but remains Africa’s top team

Morocco has slipped two places to seventh in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking but remains the highest-ranked national team in Africa, maintaining its position among the leading sides in international football. The ranking was updated on October 7, 2026, following the latest international window. The......

Ounahi’s Heavy International Workload Raises Questions Over Morocco’s Squad Management

Azzedine Ounahi’s uninterrupted run in Morocco’s starting lineup during the latest international window has sparked a debate about how the midfielder’s workload was managed by head coach Mohamed Ouahbi. Ounahi started Morocco’s three matches against Gabon, Lesotho and Mali, putting......

FIFA ranking: Morocco loses two places following Mali stalemate

Morocco has slipped to seventh place in the FIFA world ranking following a 1-1 draw with Mali at the Grand Stade de Tanger, bringing an end to the national team's latest rise among the world's top-ranked sides. The result came shortly after Morocco had reached a historic fifth position in the......

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi draws positives from Mali draw despite areas to improve

The Morocco national team ended its latest international camp with a 1-1 draw against Mali in Tangier, but head coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes the encounter offered valuable lessons as his squad continues to develop. Rather than focusing solely on the result, Ouahbi highlighted the competitive nature......

Hakim Ziyech reflects on his Moroccan roots and pride in representing the national team

Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech has spoken about his strong connection to Morocco and the pride he feels when representing the national team, describing his nationality as a fundamental part of his identity. In an interview published by his Brazilian club Botafogo, Ziyech reflected on the decision......