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During CBS’s coverage of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi was invited for an exclusive interview. In top form with PSG, Hakimi joined host Kate Abdo and pundits Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards. The conversation shed light on his playing style and the global recognition he continues to receive, especially following his standout performances in the Champions League. Thierry Henry opened the interview by praising Hakimi’s performances and highlighting his growing responsibilities within the PSG squad. He congratulated him on reaching the Champions League semi-finals and asked about his more central positioning…
The Atlas Cubs have secured their spot in the final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, matching the feat of their predecessors during the previous tournament. After reaching the final of the 2023 edition in Algeria under coach Said Chiba, the Morocco U17 national team has once again made it to the final—this time under the guidance of Nabil Baha, who is aiming for the title. However, qualification didn’t come easy in a tightly contested semifinal against a tough Ivorian side that put the young Moroccans under pressure on several occasions. Two dangerous opportunities were brilliantly denied…
The head coach of the Moroccan national team, Hoalid Regragui, expressed his satisfaction after the victory against Niger in the World Cup qualifiers. He emphasized that the challenges faced during this match provide a valuable opportunity for the players to prepare for similar scenarios and future challenges, whether in the World Cup qualifiers or the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted in Morocco. “First of all, I want to congratulate the players, even though we did not deliver our best performance in the first half compared to our recent games. However, we responded well after Niger’s goal…
The national coach of Niger, Badou Zaki, praised, after the match between Morocco and Niger, the warm welcome he received from the audience in the city of Oujda as well as from the Mouloudia club, which provided him with good preparation conditions with the Nigerien team. He also paid tribute to the Moroccan national team and its coach, Walid Regragui, whom he considers the best coach in Africa. “The Moroccan national team has the capacity to win the AFCON, as it will be played on our soil and in front of our fans. They have a high-level squad and the…
Souffian El Karouani recorded his seventh assist of the season, contributing to his team FC Utrecht’s 3-2 victory against Willem II in the 25th round of the Eredivisie. After trailing in the first half, Utrecht managed to equalize thanks to Souffian El Karouani and Sébastien Haller. The Moroccan player entered the box from the left and delivered a perfect cross that found the head of the Ivorian striker in the 67th minute. Subsequently, El Karouani’s teammates scored another goal, but the hosts managed to equalize before Adrian Blake, the English forward, sealed the victory with a third goal in the…
Olympiacos has taken a big step towards the final of the Greek Cup after a crushing 6-0 victory against AEK Athens in the first leg of the semi-finals. El Kaabi contributed to this offensive display by scoring a goal. Although he didn’t start the match, Ayoub El Kaabi stood out as usual, even though José Luis Mendilibar only brought him on in the 73rd minute. Five minutes after coming on, the Moroccan international forward showcased his physical and technical qualities in a play that impressed Olympiacos supporters. After starting from his own half with a backheel, he accelerated past opposing…
During the 19th round of the Emirates Championship, a Moroccan duel took place between Soufiane Bouftini and Tarik Tissoudali. The match saw Tissoudali’s team, Khor Fakkan, snatch victory in the dying moments, winning 2-1 against Al Wasl, with a goal from Bouftini. Tissoudali continues to deliver strong performances with his club, Khor Fakkan. Although he did not score in this match, his contribution was key to his team’s first goal. The Moroccan international player provided a clever pass to Aylton Boa Morte, who then assisted Brian Ramírez for the opening goal (33’). In the second half, Bouftini equalized for Al…
Oussama Idrissi played a key role in his team’s strong start, providing an assist for Pachuca’s opening goal. However, a defensive error allowed Chivas to equalize before taking the lead with a second goal, which they held onto until the final whistle. The match, played on Sunday evening as part of the 8th round of the final phase of the Mexican league (Clausura), was largely dominated by Pachuca, who controlled 66% of possession and posed the greater attacking threat with 18 attempts. However, efficiency was on the side of the hosts, who managed to convert two of their five chances.…
Moroccan players Mahmoud Bentayg and Achraf Bencherki dominated the sports scene in Egypt following their standout performances in the Cairo derby, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Bencherki opened the scoring for Al Ahly before Bentayg equalized for Zamalek. Bentayg, named Man of the Match in the Cairo derby, has fueled speculation about his future, as reported by several Egyptian media outlets. Some suggest he could leave Zamalek to join their rival, Al Ahly, while others claim he will remain at the club, which has the option to trigger a purchase clause. Among them, the Sada El-Balad channel reported that…
Athletic Bilbao handed a heavy defeat to their visitors, Real Valladolid, with a commanding 7-1 victory. Among the scorers was Moroccan midfielder Maroan Sannadi, who netted his very first goal in La Liga. Sannadi, who has been delivering strong performances since joining Bilbao, made his mark not only in playmaking—creating numerous chances—but also with his presence in the opponent’s box. His efforts were rewarded in the 43rd minute when he scored his team’s third goal following an assist from Yuri. The talented 24-year-old midfielder also caused problems for Valladolid’s defense. In the 63rd minute, he set up a great opportunity…