Hakim Ziyech: Wydad’s Charismatic Leader and Captain
17 February 2026
Wydad Athletic Club secured its place in the quarter-finals of the Confederation Cup after a (2-0) victory over Azam FC. Beyond the sporting performance, coach Amine Benhachem (…)
Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca
2030 World Cup: Why Morocco is gaining ground against Spain
22 November 2025
At the "Stadium Summit" congress that brought together the biggest names in the stadium architecture, construction and operation sectors in Madrid, Eduard Dervishaj, Director (…)
Casablanca’s $22 Million Stadium Renovation Fails: World Cup Qualifier Exposes Crumbling Infrastructure
10 September 2025
Renovated at great cost, the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca, which hosted Monday’s match between Algeria and Guinea (0-0) as part of the eighth round of the 2026 World Cup (…)
Algeria-Guinea Match Anthem Blunder Sparks Diplomatic Tension with Morocco
10 September 2025
A simple delay that has taken on the appearance of a diplomatic incident. The broadcast of the Algerian national anthem, before the World Cup 2026 qualifying match against (…)
Casablanca Unveils Plans for Massive 100,000-Seat Stadium to Meet Fan Demand
6 May 2022
Casablanca plans to build a stadium with a capacity of 100,000 seats to strengthen the Mohammed V complex which only has 44,000. Nabila Rmili announced it on Thursday, after a (…)
Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium Closes for Month-Long Turf Renovation
17 November 2021
The local development company Casa Events, manager of the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca, has decided to close the stadium to treat its lawn, which is apparently in a (…)
Moroccan Football Federation Plans Phased Return of Fans to Stadiums
21 September 2021
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is seriously considering authorizing the return of the public to the stadiums. It was in March 2020 that the FRMF had announced (…)
CAF Reconsiders Morocco for Champions League Final Over Spectator Ban
29 June 2021
While Morocco was already looking forward to hosting the Champions League final, it is possible that this will no longer take place on the pitch of the Mohammed V stadium as (…)
Casablanca Derby Marred by Hooligan Violence; Multiple Arrests Made
25 December 2019
Violence in stadiums between supporters continues to occur. On Sunday, after the derby that pitted Raja against Wydad of Casablanca at the Mohammed V sports complex, acts of (…)
Police Officer Dies in Fatal Fall at Casablanca Soccer Derby
3 November 2019
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, November 2, during the 16th final match of the Mohammed VI Champions Cup, at the Mohammed V stadium in Casablanca.