Facing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on February 3, the Atlas Lions are advancing as the big favorites on the Limbe pitch. With an almost flawless run during the group stages, the Moroccans hope to get closer to the podium, and why not, lift the trophy.
The coach of Morocco is in Cameroon to attend the semi-final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which pits the Atlas Lions against the Indomitable Lions in Douala. Vahid Halilhodzic wants to lend his support to Houcine Ammouta’s players, who, having reached this stage of the competition, can no longer afford to make mistakes.
The Moroccan fighter Abu Azaitar , after four positive tests for tamoxifen, has been suspended for a period of 7 months by the American anti-doping agency USADA.
The goalkeepers of the Lionesses of the Atlas have a new coach. Benjamin Leborgne joins the staff of the Moroccan women’s national team, a few days after the recruitment of Cédric Blomme as physical trainer of the team.
The Qatari team Al Shamal has won 3 consecutive matches and is 2 points behind the leader to move up to the Qatari Super League. This performance is due to its coach, the Moroccan Hicham Jadrane.
Morocco won, Sunday, January 31 at the Reunification Stadium in Douala, against Zambia (3-1) in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). It thus secures its ticket for the semi-finals and will face Cameroon, who defeated DR Congo.
As part of its "OM Africa" program, Olympique de Marseille has just launched 3 lifestyle jerseys in the colors of Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Morocco defeated Panama 6-1 on Saturday in a friendly match that took place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmoura. A second match is scheduled for Sunday in preparation for the final phase of the World Cup (Lithuania 2021).
Moroccan international Romain Saïss shared the ambitions of the Atlas Lions for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. In an interview with France Football , the captain indicated that the Moroccan players have learned from the debacle at the 2019 AFCON, and are determined to put on a better performance, even though the team has undergone many changes.
Through its "OM Africa" label, Olympique de Marseille (OM) has unveiled three lifestyle jerseys that highlight Morocco, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Imagined and designed by Puma, these outfits display the national flag colors of these countries.
Olympique de Marseille continues its prospecting, in search of a player to compensate for the void left by its midfielder Morgan Sanson. In addition to Moroccan international Amine Harit, the Marseille club has embarked on the trail of Franco-Moroccan player Imran Louza .
Since the start of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), it is the first time that the local Atlas Lions have achieved such a performance. A thrashing that the Ugandans, who held the advantage before being caught up by the Moroccans’ desire to win, will remember.