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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.
Ziyech’s message to his subscribers states: "They will need you again, just make sure you don’t forget how they played you." The meaning of this sentence remains unclear, leaving room for various (…)

Jean-Michel Larqué severely criticized Mattéo Guendouzi for his unconvincing performance during France’s defeat against Croatia (0-2) on Thursday in the Nations League.
Intervening in Rothen s’enflamme, the RMC consultant did not mince words to deplore the poor performance delivered by Guendouzi on Thursday against Croatia (0-2) in the first quarter-final of the Nations League. According to Larqué, the young player of Moroccan origin did not shine in his second consecutive start with the (…)

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.
In its decision, the Court of Arbitration for (…)

RKC Waalwijk has announced that it has exercised the unilateral option in Mohamed Ihattaren’s contract. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder, who arrived in September, is therefore tied to the club for an additional year.
After a promising start at PSV Eindhoven, Ihattaren had experienced a period of instability, passing through five clubs in four years. His arrival in Waalwijk had been surprising, as the player thought he was ending his career.
Despite some criticism, Ihattaren has (…)

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.
Niger opened the scoring at the start of the second half, surprising the Moroccan team. A goal that, according to national coach Walid Regragui, had the merit of waking up his (…)

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 Moroccans started the match with the intention of scoring quickly. However, they faced a well-organized Nigerien defense, making it difficult to create clear-cut chances. The Nigerien attempts lacked precision in the final (…)

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?
The Moroccan national football team faces Niger this Friday evening in Oujda, as part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. An important match for coach Walid Regragui, who wants a quick qualification.
On Thursday evening, the Atlas Lions held their final training session at the Oujda (…)

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 Atlas Lions, with 49 wins in 68 matches, have a better record than many traditional football powers. This performance places Morocco ahead of teams like the United States (45 wins in 76 matches), Spain (44 wins in 66 (…)

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.
According to the specialized site Transfermarkt, the total market value of the called-up players amounts to 391.10 million euros. Variations have been observed for two players. Hamza Igamane (Glasgow Rangers) has seen his value increase by 1.5 million euros, reaching 4 million (…)

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.
On Wednesday, March 19, the team held its third training session. All the players summoned by coach Walid Regragui were present. This session focused on technical and (…)