The English club Arsenal is ready to secure the services of the Moroccan striker from Sevilla FC, Youssef En-Nesyri, to replace the Frenchman, Alexandre Lacazette, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Sevilla is asking for more than 40 million euros to part with the Moroccan.
In order to confirm its leadership in Africa, Morocco has activated another lever, and not the least, to establish its influence on the continent in recent years: football. Boosted by the personal involvement of the king, the kingdom is betting more than ever on sport to perfect its diplomatic relations and its role as a regional player.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech could bid farewell to the Chelsea team next season. The midfielder is apparently struggling to establish himself with the Blues.
Nothing is going right for Hakim Ziyech anymore. Since he recovered from his injury, he has been accumulating bad news. Once adored by Chelsea supporters for his performances, the magic seems to have disappeared, giving way to criticism and whistles as a sign of protest.
The coach of the Atlas Lions revealed on Thursday the list of players called up for the next three World Cup 2022 qualifying matches. There were absences, big returns but also new faces. This is the case of Sami Tlemcani, the young goalkeeper of Chelsea who opted for Morocco over Algeria.
Moroccan football is going through a very difficult period, due to the coronavirus pandemic which has forced the authorities to take restrictive measures, leading to the drying up of the clubs’ coffers. The absence of supporters in the stadiums has added to the many difficulties.
Brahim Diaz could be on the list of players selected by Luis Enrique for the Nations League to be held in Italy from October 6 to 10. The Moroccan-born striker of Real Madrid on loan to Milan has had a golden opportunity to be part of the Spanish national team.
In preparation for the Arab Cup of Nations, scheduled in Qatar from November 30 to December 18, 2021, the Moroccan A national football team will play three friendly matches, indicates the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) .
National coach Vahid Halilhodzic will unveil, this Thursday, the list of players called up to take part in the Atlas Lions’ next three World Cup 2022 qualifying matches.
Injured in the thigh during the match against Espanyol , Youssef En-Nesyri will have to take a break. After undergoing several tests on Monday, the Moroccan striker of Sevilla FC is forced to rest.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has incurred the wrath of the French far right, following his interview for the newspaper l’Équipe . He stated that the presence of a large Arab and Muslim community has allowed him an easy integration.
Vahid Halilhodzic , coach of the Moroccan national football team, is now the best paid coach. In the top 10 of these coaches, only Jamal Belmadi of Algeria is African.