The new sports director of the Belgian Football Association , Vincent Mannaert, has identified the issue of dual nationals as a priority project. In an interview, he outlined his vision and the measures envisaged to stem the flight of talents to other selections, particularly to Morocco.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, a player for the Qatari club Al-Duhail, posted a message on his Instagram account that raised questions, via a "story". This post came after the Moroccan national team’s victory over Niger (2-1) on Friday, during the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup.
In compliance with the ruling handed down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport dated February 26, 2025, in the case opposing it to the Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger (USMA) concerning the jersey of the Renaissance Sportive de Berkane club emblazoned with the map of Morocco including its Sahara, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prohibits the use of any symbol or sign of a political nature on jerseys during its competitions.
The Moroccan national team suffered, but ultimately won against Niger (2-1) on Friday evening at the Oujda sports complex, in a match counting for the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. A victory obtained with difficulty, which revealed weaknesses in the approach to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco won a 2-1 victory against Niger on Friday in Oujda, during the fifth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This victory, obtained at the end of the match, allows the Atlas Lions to consolidate their position at the top of their group.
The Moroccan national football team will face the team from Niger as part of the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup. What time and on what channels can you watch this live match on Friday?
After a historic 2022 World Cup, Morocco is approaching the qualifiers for the 2026 edition with ambition and impressive statistics. The team led by Walid Regragui is positioning itself as a serious contender for one of the top qualifying spots in the African zone.
The list of players selected by Walid Regragui for the March matches has been made public. This selection, made up of players playing in major European clubs, has a total market value approaching 400 million euros.
The Moroccan national football team is intensifying its preparation at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamoura. The Atlas Lions are preparing for two important matches against Niger and Tanzania, counting for the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Zakaria El Ouahdi , defender of the Belgian club Genk, is not on the list of the Atlas Lions who are conducting a training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Center in Salé, in preparation for the matches against the national teams of Niger and Tanzania, scheduled for March 21 and 25, 2025 as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. While he is under pressure from the Belgian press, the 23-year-old player still dreams of defending the colors of the Moroccan flag.
Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, is under fire from critics after announcing his list of the Atlas Lions who will play the matches against Niger and Tanzania as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Despite his hamstring injury, Chemsdine Talbi should join the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora for the preparation camp for the matches against Niger and Tanzania, scheduled for March 21 and 25 as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.