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On the eve of the opening match of AFCON 2025, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi received FIFA’s “The Best” trophy, “The Best Starting 11”, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex from Gianni Infantino and Fouzi Lekjaa. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa, and former Moroccan international Houssine Kharja presented FIFA’s The Best Starting XI to […]
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, confirmed on Saturday in Rabat that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years starting in 2028. “The AFCON will be held every four years starting in 2028 to allow teams to better prepare for this continental competition,” Motsepe said […]
A true pillar of Morocco’s national football ecosystem, the Mohammed VI Football Academy has established itself as a structured and sustainable talent pool, consistently supplying Moroccan clubs and the national team, while an increasing number of its graduates are making their mark at Europe’s top clubs, the BBC writes on its website, on the eve […]
Africa is entering a new era of sporting excellence as Morocco prepares to open what is being hailed as the most ambitious and best-organized Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in history. CAF Secretary-General Véron Mosengo-Omba confirmed during a press conference in Rabat that this edition will be “the AFCON of all records.” Over one million […]
A special tribute was paid to the Moroccan police (DGSN) during the closing ceremony of the Arab Security Cooperation Center, on the sidelines of the Arab Cup football competitions in Doha. Qatari authorities commended Morocco’s proactive contribution to the smooth running of the tournament, highlighting the team’s efficiency in coordination and real-time information exchange regarding […]
The WIKA Group, a global leader in pressure and temperature measurement, has opened a new subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco, to support its existing customers across the Maghreb region. “The opening of the subsidiary in Morocco marks an important milestone in our regional growth strategy,” says Marcel Frei, Senior Vice President South Europe at WIKA. “Our […]
As Morocco prepares to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), an African police cooperation center was inaugurated in Salé city on Thursday. The first of its kind on the continent, the center will be steering, coordinating and exchanging information related to the security of major sporting events. This center, as part of the […]
The total value of projects funded by Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency in 2025 reached eight million dollars, Mohamed Salem Cherkaoui, the Agency’s Managing Director, said, emphasizing that Morocco remains the Agency’s sole funder. Cherkaoui, who was presenting this week in Rabat the Agency’s 2025 activity report and its 2026 action plan, said that the […]
The United Nations has reported that 50,445 people fled Sudan’s Kordofan region between Oct. 25 and Dec. 17, as deteriorating security conditions triggered repeated waves of displacement. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 39 displacement-triggering incidents were documented in the region from Oct. 25. Of those affected, approximately 40,350 people were displaced from […]
Morocco’s Atlas Lions captured the Arab Nations Cup after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Jordan at Lusail Stadium in Doha. This triumph comes despite Morocco fielding a squad that was not its senior “A” team, showcasing the depth of talent in the kingdom’s football ranks. The match began with a moment of brilliance from […]