Mohamed Ouahbi, the new coach of Morocco , will be supported by the Portuguese João Sacramento. The former assistant of José Mourinho brings his tactical rigor 100 days before the World Cup, succeeding Walid Regragui after his official departure.
Five dual-national internationals playing in the Netherlands , including the talented Ayoub Ouarghi, have decided to wear the colors of Morocco. These familiar faces from the Dutch youth selections now prioritize the Atlas Lions for the rest of their careers.
Defender Souffian El Karouani believes he deserves a call-up to the Moroccan national team in two weeks. The Utrecht defender hopes to convince the new coach Mohamed Ouahbi after missing the last Africa Cup of Nations.
In the defeat of PSG against Monaco (3-1), Achraf Hakimi delivered a mixed performance. Between real offensive intentions, activity in sequences and unusual inaccuracies, the Moroccan international has long blown hot and cold before partially saving his copy with a decisive pass for Bradley Barcola.
The new national coach has expressed his total commitment to continuing the work done by the previous technical staff. The stated objective is to preserve the achievements while developing the performance of the Atlas Lions during the next competition period.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has rejected the recruitment of Jorge Sampaoli to succeed Walid Regragui. The organization has finally favored Mohamed Ouahbi in order to maintain national leadership before the 2026 World Cup, despite advanced discussions with the Argentine.
Romain Saïss has commented on Brahim Diaz’s missed panenka penalty during the 2025 AFCON final. For the former captain, this poorly thought-out gesture deprived Morocco of a historic triumph over Senegal.
The PSV Eindhoven prodigy, Sami Bouhoudane, has chosen to represent Morocco rather than the Netherlands. This decision demonstrates the success of the Moroccan federation in securing its young dual-national talents .
The 20-year-old Anderlecht defender Ali Maamar is establishing himself in the Brussels club thanks to an iron discipline inherited from his father Saïd. Between a passion for animals and academic rigor, the young Belgian-Moroccan refuses to rush through the stages.
Fouzi Lekjaa paid tribute on Thursday to Walid Regragui during an official ceremony at the Mohammed VI Complex in Rabat. The now former coach justified his departure by the need to offer a "new impetus" to the Atlas Lions.
Walid Regragui bid farewell to the Moroccan national team on Thursday with a moving message, marking the end of his era. Mohamed Ouahbi is to be officially appointed as his successor at a press conference at the Mohammed VI Complex.
Morocco is intensifying its pressure to host the 2030 World Cup final at the future grand stadium of Casablanca. Facing the candidacies of the Bernabéu and the Camp Nou, the Kingdom is claiming a leading role.