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Moroccan Elite Athletes Turn to WhatsApp for Remote Training Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Moroccan athletes are now training via the WhatsApp application, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
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CAF Cup Final Set for Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on May 24
The Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex in Rabat is now designated to host the final of the CAF Cup (2019-2020 season) on May 24.
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UFC Star Khabib Nurmagomedov Declines April Fight Due to Ramadan Observance
While he was supposed to face Tony Ferguson at UFC 200 in April, the Dagestani fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has declined the offer due to his religious beliefs and his health.
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CAF Postpones Morocco's AFCON Qualifiers Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The next two matches of the Atlas Lions, initially scheduled for March 27 and 31, are postponed sine die, due to the coronavirus epidemic. These matches are for the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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ATP Suspends Tennis Tournaments for Six Weeks Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced on Thursday the suspension of its tournaments, including the Marrakech Grand Prix Hassan II. The reason is the coronavirus pandemic.
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African Nations Championship to Proceed Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Unlike other competitions, which are being suspended, the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for local players, scheduled to take place in Cameroon in April, has been maintained by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Olympiacos Striker Youssef El Arabi Cleared of COVID-19 Ahead of Europa League Match
A Moroccan international, playing in the Greek championship, has tested negative for Coronavirus.
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Moroccan Football Fans Protest Closed-Door Matches Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The decision of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to have championship matches played behind closed doors is not to the liking of certain "Ultras" groups. They think this measure is extreme and penalizes football fans, while other gatherings are maintained without any restrictions.
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Raja Casablanca Coach Suspended Over Controversial Audio Leak
Jamal Sellami, coach of Raja de Casablanca, is suspended for four matches, including two with a suspended sentence, accompanied by 30,000 dirhams, following the broadcast of an audio on social networks.
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Moroccan Star Hamdallah Apologizes to Al Nassr After Salary Dispute Absence
The Moroccan international, Abderrazak Hamdallah , apologized to the officials of his club, Al Nassr, and his teammates for misbehaving recently. He was absent from the match that pitted his team against Al Faisaly (3-2) on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
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Morocco Suspends Sports Activities as Parliament Acts to Curb Coronavirus Spread
In addition to the measures already taken by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Parliament has recommended the suspension of all sports activities in the kingdom.
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Former Moroccan Goalkeeper Mounir El Brazi Dies at 58 After Cancer Battle
The former Moroccan goalkeeper, Mounir El Brazi , died on Tuesday, March 10, in a clinic in Oujda, after a long battle with cancer.