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Morocco coach Walid Regragui expressed deep anguish after his team fell 1–0 to Senegal in extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations final, a defeat he described as one of the most painful moments of his tenure. The hosts, playing in front of a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, pushed Senegal to the […]
Morocco’s organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has drawn widespread praise from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), international media and sports observers, as the tournament sets new records. All went well, except a brief moment in the final in Rabat when Senegalese coach, players and some fans showed a lack of […]
An American trade mission from North Dakota will visit Morocco in April 2026 to explore joint business and investment opportunities offered in agrifood sector, one of the key pillars of the Kingdom’s economy. The announcement was made by Agriculture Commissioner of North Dakota Doug Goehring. “The purpose of the mission to Morocco is to develop […]
Morocco’s forward Brahim Diaz earned the best goalscorer award of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) organized by Morocco from December 21, 2025 through January 18, 2026, won by Senegal following their victory in the final against Morocco. The trophy was handed to Diaz, who topped the goalscoring chart with five goals, by FIFA President […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the Moroccan national football team, runners-up of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). In this message, the King expresses his warmest congratulations to the players, coaches and technical, medical and administrative staff, as well as to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation officials for the honorable […]
Senegal’s national football team won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Morocco by a single goal after extra time (0-0 at fulltime) on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, in a match, finely balanced from the opening whistle. For this fixture between two teams that had never previously met in the […]
Algeria is not a safe country for foreign travelers. Yet, the Algerian authorities have invited popular American youtuber and online streamer IShowSpeed to promote a high-risk destination. The paid PR operation did not go as planned. What was supposed to be a party of exaltation turned into a disaster with frantic scenes of chaos, screaming […]
More than 103 civilians were killed and 88 others wounded in repeated attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in western Sudan between 22 December 2025 and 16 January 2026, according to a community-based relief committee. The assaults targeted the Tina locality and surrounding areas in North Darfur, near the Chad border, burning entire […]
According to Western media, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held this year in Morocco has emerged as a major success, far beyond the realm of sport. Through its scale, organization and popular appeal, the tournament has positioned the Kingdom as a central player bridging Africa, Europe and the Arab world. The Africa Cup of […]
Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON Morocco) after defeating their Egyptian counterparts 4–2 in a penalty shootout (0–0 in regulation time), in the third-place playoff match played on Saturday at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged hero for Nigeria at the match as the […]