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Achraf Hakimi’s extraordinary form this season has drawn the highest praise from Morocco coach Walid Regragui, who believes the Paris Saint-Germain defender fully deserves to be considered for the Ballon d’Or. “When you talk about the elite of world football this season, you simply cannot overlook what Achraf Hakimi has done, both for club and […]
Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad has confirmed his return to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff, assuring Morocco head coach Walid Regragui of his availability for upcoming national team duties. The young centre-back, who had been sidelined for several months following knee ligament surgery midway through last season, has now fully recovered and resumed […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has put an end to recent speculation surrounding potential changes to his technical team. Earlier this month, reports suggested that Regragui was considering reshuffling his backroom staff due to the team’s underwhelming performances, despite an impressive 12-match unbeaten run. However, new developments indicate that the 48-year-old tactician has decided to […]
Morocco national team head coach, Walid Regragui, was among the headline speakers at the first-ever International Coaches Congress hosted by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid from June 20 to 21. The prestigious event attracted more than 550 coaches from around the world and featured presentations from approximately 20 top football minds, including […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui is reportedly at the centre of a defamation campaign circulating on social media, with just under six months remaining until the nation hosts the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Moroccan media, the 49-year-old coach has become the subject of coordinated online attacks aiming to destabilise the national team […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has issued a rallying call to the nation, urging fans and the media to unite behind the Atlas Lions as the country prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with Morocco aiming […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui continues to maintain strong, personal connections with some of the Atlas Lions’ key figures, notably Romain Saiss and Hakim Ziyech. Both players were instrumental during Morocco’s historic run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but have since struggled to sustain that level due to various setbacks. Despite these […]
Despite Morocco extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches with friendly wins over Tunisia and Benin, national team coach Walid Regragui continues to face criticism — a situation former Atlas Lions defender Abdeslam Ouaddou believes is both baffling and unjust. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Africafoot, Ouaddou, who earned 58 caps for Morocco and […]
Following the recent friendlies against Tunisia and Benin, Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation, met with national team coach Walid Regragui to discuss the Atlas Lions’ plan ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With Morocco set to host the tournament next December, the team is targeting their second AFCON title, having […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has directed his assistant coaching staff to closely monitor Atlas Lions players taking part in the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The scouting reports compiled during the tournament will play a key role in shaping Morocco’s squad selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Zambia. Several […]
