Morocco to Deploy Special Forces for Qatar World Cup Security Exercise
7 March 2020
Morocco wants to send units of its special forces to Qatar, as part of the preparations to secure the 2022 World Cup.
Football
Morocco’s Rabat Stadium to Host 2020 CAF Confederation Cup Final
7 March 2020
The Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat has been selected to host the 2019-2020 CAF Cup final on May 29.
Moroccan Football League to Hold Night Matches During Ramadan
6 March 2020
During the Ramadan period, Botola matches will be scheduled at night.
Morocco Expands VAR Technology to Second-Tier Soccer League
6 March 2020
After an apparently successful experiment in the first division championship, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) plans to use the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) next (…)
Death Threats Mar Champions League Clash: Wydad Fans Face Tension in Tunisia
6 March 2020
The atmosphere is likely to be electric between the supporters of Espérance de Tunis and those of Wydad de Casablanca. And for good reason, the supporters of Espérance de Tunis (…)
Morocco Closes Football Stadiums to Fans Amid Coronavirus Concerns
6 March 2020
Like many other countries around the world, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has decided to have all football matches played behind closed doors.
Ex-Soccer Star Adil Rami Sparks Controversy with Pamela Anderson Joke in Russia
6 March 2020
Adil Rami, footballer and ex-partner of Pamela Anderson, stood out with a bad joke made to the star. This happened after his presentation by his new club to the Russian press.
Moroccan Soccer Club Condemns Racist Social Media Post Ahead of Match
5 March 2020
Raja Casablanca has sought to clarify the racist photomontage, created by some of its supporters, a few hours before its victory, to taunt their opponent on social media.
Moroccan Football Clubs Face Tax Crackdown as Deadline Looms
5 March 2020
Botola clubs will now have to pay their taxes or face retaliation from the tax authorities.
COVID-19 Surge May Force Postponement of African Champions League Final in Morocco
4 March 2020
In barely veiled terms, the National Steering Committee, responsible for monitoring the Coronavirus, has expressed its concern about the speed of the virus’ spread. Measures (…)