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CAF Awards: Othmane Maamma named young player of the year

Othmane Maamma, standout talent of the Morocco U20 Atlas Lion Cubs, has been crowned Young Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards. The prize was presented on Wednesday, November 19, at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. Maamma, vice-captain of the Atlas Lion Cubs and MVP of the U20 World......

CAF Awards: Doha El Madani delivers another triumph for Morocco

The 2025 CAF Awards, held this Wednesday in Rabat, once again showcased the impressive momentum of Moroccan football. Among the highlights of the evening, one moment stood out above all: Doha El Madani, forward for AS FAR, was named Young African Player of the Year, securing the distinction for the second......

CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat: Venue confirmed and Star-Studded artistic lineup unveiled

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the venue and artistic program for the highly anticipated 2025 CAF Awards ceremony, set to take place on November 19 in Rabat. In a statement released on Monday, CAF confirmed that this year’s edition will be held at Mohammed......

Morocco celebrates dual nominations for CAF National Team of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the finalists for the 2025 National Team of the Year award in the men’s category, highlighting Morocco’s dominance with two nominations. Both the senior national team and the U-20 squad have been shortlisted, cementing Morocco’s......

AS FAR set to face TP Mazembe in Women’s champions league semi-final

AS FAR’s women’s team continues its impressive run in the CAF Women’s Champions League and is preparing for a high-stakes semi-final clash against defending champions TP Mazembe on Tuesday, 17 November 2025. The Moroccan side secured its place in the last four after a confident 2–0......

Morocco unveils ambitious upgrades to air navigation and airport infrastructure

Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of the country’s air navigation system under its Airports 2030 strategy. This initiative aims to equip Morocco with a cutting-edge, resilient air traffic management system that aligns with the highest international......

DR Congo offers $1 million bonus per player for World Cup play-off success

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team has been given a massive incentive to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports indicate that each player will receive a $1 million bonus if they successfully navigate the intercontinental play-off stage. This extraordinary......

Alex Iwobi faces backlash over hotel video in Morocco ahead of World Cup qualifier

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has sparked heated reactions after posting a video on social media during his team’s stay in Rabat for a critical FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier against Gabon. The video, which showed Iwobi’s hotel room and nearby modest apartment buildings, drew criticism......

CAF confirms VAR for first use in African World Cup playoff matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be used for the first time in the African World Cup playoff matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This landmark decision marks a significant advancement in officiating standards......