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Morocco’s football federation said it will file formal complaints with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Senegal’s walk‑off during Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, an unprecedented incident that overshadowed the West Africans’ 1–0 extra‑time victory. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said the Senegal team’s withdrawal from the pitch, triggered by […]
Morocco’s national football team climbed to a historic 8th place in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking following their strong performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the Atlas Lions’ highest‑ever global position and their first return to the top 10 in nearly three decades. The new ranking, published on 19 January 2026, […]
Morocco’s football market is undergoing fundamental transformation, extending far beyond traditional stadium revenues into digital consumption realms, according to analysis by Concli using Statista’s Soccer Market data from 2017-2025. The sector’s economic value increasingly concentrates on streaming platforms, social media, and online sports content rather than physical attendance. The Moroccan football market should exceed $50 […]
Egypt’s Pharaohs will face a stern examination of their readiness for the Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Nigeria in a high-profile friendly, just days before the start of their continental campaign. The warm-up match comes as Egypt prepare to open their AFCON journey on Monday, 22 December, against Zimbabwe. The tournament will […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]