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Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou have been named among the nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards, with the Moroccan duo earning recognition for their exceptional performances over the past season. The shortlist, revealed on Thursday by France Football, places Hakimi among the 30 candidates for the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Bounou makes the ten-man […]
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have secured a contract extension with their Moroccan goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou. Bounou, who joined Al-Hilal from Sevilla in the summer of 2023 on a three-year deal, was set to see his contract expire at the end of the upcoming season. However, according to Saudi outlet Al-Youm, the club and the […]
Morocco first-choice goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, is on the verge of committing his future to Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal after agreeing to a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027. The 32-year-old had been the subject of strong interest from Europe, with former club Sevilla reportedly keen on bringing him back […]
Spanish La Liga side Sevilla have reopened talks with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou about a potential return to the club in 2026. According to media outlet ABC, Sevilla president José María del Nido Carrasco personally reached out to the Moroccan international while he was competing in the FIFA Club World Cup with Saudi side Al Hilal. […]
Legendary Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary has praised Morocco star goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, describing him as one of the best in the world. In a recent interview, El-Hadary revealed that he developed a strong bond with Bono while working closely with him during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He recalled congratulating Bono after an impressive […]
Al Hilal is set to offer a contract extension to goalkeeper Yassine Bounou after his impressive displays at the 2025 Club World Cup. The Moroccan shot-stopper was a key figure as Al Hilal advanced to the quarter-finals, where they narrowly lost 2-1 to Brazil’s Fluminense. Now, the Saudi Pro League club is moving forward with […]
Sevilla have laid the groundwork for a potential return of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou in 2026, with club president José Castro making initial contact following the player’s standout performances at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The Sevilla president reached out to Bounou under the pretext of offering congratulations for his recent exploits with Saudi […]
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Fluminense secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Hilal at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Friday, eliminating the Saudi Arabian side from the Club World Cup at the quarter-final stage. Despite the defeat, much of the spotlight fell on Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, whose outstanding individual display was a rare bright spot in an otherwise […]
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 […]
Pep Guardiola is reportedly interested in signing Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou also known as Bono after his standout showing in their recent Club World Cup face-off. The Moroccan shot‑stopper was nothing short of sensational, pulling off 10 saves to frustrate City across 120 minutes and helping Al Hilal secure a dramatic 4‑3 extra‑time victory. Bounou’s reaction‑time […]
