Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco’s Taarabt Slams Team’s AFCON Performance After Early Exit

2 June 2024

Adel Taarabt, midfielder of Al-Nasr (Dubai), comments on the rather early elimination of the Atlas Lions in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023).

Morocco’s Walid Regragui Reportedly Approached by Saudi Club During Scouting Trip

14 May 2024

The coach of the Moroccan national team, Walid Regragui, would be in the sights of certain major clubs in Saudi Arabia who have tried to convince him to join the Saudi Pro (…)

Morocco Races to Build World-Class Stadiums for 2025 CAN and 2030 World Cup

7 May 2024

Youssef Belqasmi, chairman of the board of the national company for the realization and management of stadiums (SONARGES), assured that the construction of the Grand Stade de (…)

Morocco’s Soccer Chief Cites African Football Challenges for Early AFCON Exit

5 May 2024

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, discussed the physical and technical peculiarities of African football as the reasons for the early (…)

Morocco’s Football Chief Denies Referee Influence Claims, Hits Back at Critics

4 May 2024

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, has vigorously rejected accusations of his involvement in the appointment of referees for African (…)

CAF Considers Postponing 2025 AFCON in Morocco to Avoid Club World Cup Clash

25 April 2024

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) would consider postponing the date of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled in Morocco, which would (…)

Marrakech Airport Expansion Begins Ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

24 April 2024

Extension and upgrading works at Marrakech airport are about to start. A call for tenders has just been launched for this purpose.

Morocco’s Futsal Team Clinches Third Straight African Title, FRMF President Praises ’Model’ Squad

23 April 2024

Fouzi Lekjaâ, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), congratulated the futsal team that won its third consecutive African Futsal Championship title on (…)

Morocco Clinches Third Straight African Futsal Championship with 5-1 Victory

22 April 2024

The Atlas Lions have won their third consecutive African Futsal Championship title this Sunday, April 21 in Rabat. They defeated Angola by a clear score of 5 goals to 1.

Morocco Seeks Third Futsal Title in African Cup Final Against Angola

21 April 2024

The Moroccans and the Angolans meet this Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024) of futsal. According to the coach of the Atlas Lions, Hicham Dguig, the (…)