Since Frank Lampard left his position as Chelsea manager to Thomas Tuchel, Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech has only played once, raising quite a few questions among supporters and observers of the sports world. The technician, in a statement to the press, admits his share of responsibility in the uncomfortable situation of the Moroccan player.
The President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, is expected in Morocco on February 24. The man who heads the world football governing body is coming for a working visit to strengthen relations between FIFA and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
Just like the local players, the Lionceaux of the Atlas want to achieve the feat during the CAN U20. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has promised a nice reward to the protégés of Zakaria Aboub if they win the trophy of the competition which has been playing for a few days in Mauritania.
In accordance with the provisions of Finance Law No. 65-20 for the 2021 fiscal year, income tax is now withheld from the monthly salaries of professional players and national team coaches, announced the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to those concerned.
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech has come to the aid of a young Moroccan suffering from a rare disease, donating 17,000 euros. The Atlas Lion has also launched a fundraiser to finance medical research.
The Stade Malherbe Caen club will have to do without the Moroccan striker Yacine Bammou . The player is suffering from a ruptured Achilles tendon that occurred on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, thus ending the current season.
Good news for the Atlas Lions who are gaining momentum in the FIFA ranking. The Moroccan national team has gained two places in the latest ranking published by the international federation on Thursday, February 18.
Welcomed at Chelsea amid cheers during the summer transfer window of 2020, Hakim Ziyech seems to be of no use to the Blues’ new coach, Thomas Tuchel. This situation could lead to the abrupt departure of the Moroccan star as early as the next transfer window.
The Franco-Moroccan tennis player, Elliot Benchetrit, who decided at the end of 2020 to represent Morocco during the Olympic Games and the Davis Cup, gave an interview to VH magazine on the reasons that led him to make this decision. During this interview, the player confides that after playing for France, his country of birth, he wanted to honor Morocco, his country of origin.
On the occasion of the celebration of the 39th anniversary of the creation of the Greek Football Federation, the Moroccan striker of Olympiacos, Youssef El Arabi was doubly rewarded for his performances. The Atlas Lion has been named top scorer and best foreign player in the Greek football championship for the past season.
The Atlas Cubs got off to a good start in the U20 AFCON, thanks to a victory against The Gambia Scorpions (1-0). The match took place on Tuesday, February 16 in Nouadhibou, Mauritania.
After the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Morocco will participate, starting this Tuesday, February 16, in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Mauritania. A few hours before their first match, the young lions are present in Nouadhibou, the Mauritanian city closest to the Moroccan border.