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Thibaut Courtois has lauded the incredible performance of Achraf Hakimi in their semifinal defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup. The Spanish giants suffered a 4-0 defeat against the European champions on Wednesday night. “When I watch the game again,” Courtois said post-match, “I see we gave Hakimi too much space. We weren’t […]
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has shared his delight following his side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup. Speaking after the match on Wednesday, the Moroccan international opened up about his departure from Real Madrid in 2020, clarifying that the decision to leave the Spanish giants […]
Kylian Mbappé continued his sensational debut season with Real Madrid by scoring a stunning acrobatic goal in their 3-2 Club World Cup quarter-final victory over Borussia Dortmund, equalling Karim Benzema’s record as the most prolific Frenchman in a single season at a top European club. Introduced from the bench, Mbappé made an immediate impact with […]
While Wydad AC exited the FIFA Club World Cup this week, one name has resonated across the global football stage: Thembinkosi Lorch. The South African maestro’s electrifying performances for the Moroccan giants have captivated audiences, culminating in a spectacular goal against Italian powerhouse Juventus. Lorch’s undeniable impact, despite his team’s early departure, has been witnessed […]
African players have dominated the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 Best XI. Four African stars made it to the best 11 after helping their teams advance to the quarter-finals. Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain right-back, played a key role by scoring in PSG’s commanding 4–0 victory over Inter Miami. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Bounou put on […]
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou put in a standout performance as Al Hilal shocked Manchester City to book a place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday. The match, held at the Camping World Stadium in Florida, saw the Saudi Arabian side triumph in dramatic fashion. Despite Manchester City’s […]
FIFPRO Africa General Secretary, Kgosana Masaseng, has attributed the disappointing performance of African clubs at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup to fixture congestion. Top clubs including Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco), and Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia) all failed to progress beyond the group stage of the tournament. These […]
It is a familiar take on the Club World Cup, but comes from a different perspective. “From the games I have watched, football has taken a lot away from the players,” says Kgosana Masaseng, the general secretary of Fifpro Africa. “You are talking about teams that have just completed their domestic leagues, who were playing continental […]
The leadership of Al Ahly will hold a meeting with head coach Jose Riveiro after returning home. The Egyptian side failed to progress from the group phase after finishing at the bottom of Group A in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America. The Egyptian giants drew their matches against Inter […]
Al-Ahly has allowed its players and coaching staff to stay in the United States following their exit from the group stage of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup. Notably absent from the Al-Ahly delegation were goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy, Moroccan players Achraf Bencharki, Achraf Dari, Yahya Attiat Allah, Tunisian Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Palestinian Wissam Abu […]
