Morocco has positioned football at the center of its economic development strategy, preparing to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and co-organize the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain. The kingdom’s sporting achievements include reaching World Cup semi-finals as the first African nation and capturing the under-20 world championship title. Geopolitics of sport […]
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Moroccan national teams’ performances reflect exceptional work – FIFA President
The performances showcased by Morocco’s national teams in various categories are the result of exceptional work carried out in the Kingdom, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Saturday. Morocco’s U20 World Cup title in Chile is a feat that “shows that the success of the last World Cup (Qatar 2022) by the Moroccan team (seniors) […]
Football: Hakim Ziyech, ex-captain of Atlas Lions, joins Wydad Casablanca
Former captain of Atlas Lions Hakim Ziyech has returned home. He joined Wydad club of Casablanca. The former Chelsea and Galatasaray star has signed with Wydad a deal running until June 2027 with an option for further seasons, according to local press reports. Ziyech had been a free agent since the end of May 2025 […]
Bank of Africa launches summer campaign for Moroccan diaspora
Bank of Africa has unveiled a comprehensive summer 2025 campaign targeting Moroccans living abroad, offering premium services, exclusive promotions, and investment support throughout their journey and stay in Morocco. The initiative represents a significant outreach effort to Morocco’s global citizens, combining financial services with cultural engagement. Headline offerings include a major lottery featuring 100 airline […]
CAR: ex-soccer boss and militia leader sentenced for war crimes by ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced former Central African Republic (CAR) football chief Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona to 12 years in prison for 28 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s 2013–2014 civil war. His co-accused, former MP and militia commander Alfred “Rambo” Yekatom, received a 15-year sentence for 20 counts, […]
Morocco’s RS Berkane clinch third CAF Confederation Cup title
Morocco’s RS Berkane won the 2024/25 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup, the third in the team’s history, on aggregate in a tense and emotional final clash. The victory was snatched in Zanzibar on Sunday, after RS Berkane held SIMBA SC to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final, following their win […]
Football: RS Berkane wins its first-ever Moroccan league title
RS Berkane achieved a milestone by securing their first-ever Moroccan Botola Pro league title. This landmark victory came following a 1-1 draw against Ittihad Touarga in the 25th round of the competition. Led by Tunisian coach Mouine Chaabani, RS Berkane demonstrated exceptional consistency throughout the season, with 18 wins, 6 draws, and only 1 loss, […]
Football: Postponement of the African Nations Championship to August 2025, Final draw staged
The CAF (Confédération Africaine de Football) announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship, CHAN 2024, to August 2025. The exact date in August 2025 of the commencement of the CHAN 2024, to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda will be announced «in due course», said CAF. According to CAF Executive Committee, «good […]
Football: Official dates of the 2025 competition calendar in Africa
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic one for African football, with a packed schedule of tournaments and events. The action kicks off on January 27 in Rabat, Morocco, with the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), where the 24 qualified teams will learn their group-stage opponents. In February, the […]
Football: CAF hammers USM Alger with $40,000 fine for refusing to play against Morocco’s RS Berkane
The African Football Confederation has slapped Algerian football club USMA with $40,000 preliminary fine for refusing to play last April against Moroccan RS Berkane club in the CAF Cup semi-final due to their jersey displaying Morocco’s map, including the Sahara. The RS Berkane kit was approved by CAF. Berkane have used the same jersey throughout […]