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With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on the horizon, Morocco has launched a bold new initiative to position itself not only as a premier football destination but also as a cultural and tourism powerhouse. Under the theme “Morocco, Land of Football”, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) has embarked on a week-long European roadshow […]
Walid Regragui has described himself as the best coach to have ever coached Morocco’s national team. This comes after he recorded his 12th consecutive win against Benin in a friendly game on Monday. Despite the win, Regragui’s side was criticised for their poor performance. “You can’t ask me to perform according to the results every time. The […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has confidently declared his ambition to lead the Atlas Lions to victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the North African nation will host later this year. Speaking during a press conference after unveiling his squad for upcoming friendlies against Benin and Tunisia, Regragui called for unity […]
A fire broke out in the upper section of the under-renovation Moulay Abdellah Stadium, damaging newly installed seating amid preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this year. The blaze destroyed approximately 250 fifth-generation seats as construction work continued at the Rabat-based venue. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the workers present at […]
Morocco coach, Walid Regragui has confirmed that Achraf Hakimi will lead the Atlas Lions as the skipper ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The North African country will host the rest of the continent later this year. Speaking to French broadcaster RFI, the Morocco boss made it clear: “Achraf is a starter for […]
Senegalese midfielder Mamadou Lamine Camara has set his sights on representing his national team at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be hosted in Morocco. The RS Berkane standout is determined to be part of coach Pape Thiaw’s squad as Senegal looks to challenge for continental supremacy. Camara, who joined Moroccan club […]
Egypt will not take part in any international fixtures during the June FIFA window, as the seven-time African champions face a significant player availability crisis ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Egyptian Football Association had initially explored the possibility of organising a friendly match against Comoros during the June break. This came […]
Ahmed Kendouci’s hopes of representing Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have taken a major blow following a serious injury sustained during club duty in the Egyptian Premier League. The 25-year-old midfielder, who plays for Ceramica Cleopatra, was stretchered off in the closing moments of Saturday’s 2-0 playoff win over Pharco. Kendouci was […]
Christian Kouamé’s participation in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been thrown into serious doubt following a major knee injury sustained in Serie A last weekend. The Ivorian striker, a member of the Elephants squad that lifted the continental title earlier this year on home soil, suffered a cruciate ligament tear during Empoli’s […]
Despite securing qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Cameroon’s national team remains embroiled in a tense internal conflict. Former Indomitable Lions captain Benjamin Moukandjo has now spoken out, calling for calm and unity as the nation prepares for the continental tournament. The controversy stems from the appointment of head coach Marc […]
