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Mechelen snatched a last-minute 3-2 victory over RAAL La Louvière in a thrilling match. Moroccans Bilal Bafdili and Redouane Halhal were the key figures behind this late turnaround. In full control of the game and leading at halftime, Mechelen seemed on course for an easy victory. Their dominance continued early in the second half, led by a brilliant Moncef Zekri. In the 62nd minute, the Moroccan’s powerful shot forced Peano into a top-class save to avert danger. However, against all expectations, the match turned a few minutes later. Two crucial mistakes—a own goal by goalkeeper De Wolf (69’) and another…
The Moroccan national team of local players has once again made an entire nation proud by claiming their third historic crown in the African Nations Championship (CHAN). After a thrilling final, the Atlas Lions managed to overcome the surprise challenge from Madagascar, securing their dominance in African football for local players. Facing a surprising Madagascar team that opened the scoring with a sublime shot in the ninth minute, the Atlas Lions showed character to win 3-2. After Mehri’s equalizer with a header in the 26th minute and Lamlioui’s go-ahead goal just before halftime, the Malagasy surprise struck again in the…
After Elche’s match against Levante, rumors about a potential transfer of Hakim Ziyech to Elche gained momentum following Eder Sarabia’s statement. Asked about the arrival of Hakim Ziyech, Elche CF coach Eder Sarabia made a statement that clearly suggested negotiations with the Moroccan player were at a very advanced stage. Here is what he said: “I don’t like to mention names, but I think we will sign decisive players in the final days, with a good final pass and leadership. In another context, it would be difficult to imagine that he (Ziyech) would come.” This statement was immediately picked up…
Moroccan midfielder Abdellah Zoubir has once again played a pivotal role for Qarabag, scoring a crucial goal that helped his team secure a historic qualification for the UEFA Champions League. While Qarabag fell 3-2 to Ferencváros in the second leg, their dominant 3-1 victory in the first match meant they advanced with a 5-4 aggregate score. Ferencváros took an early lead just 12 minutes in, but Qarabag quickly responded, seizing control of the match with a series of relentless attacks. Leandro Andrade leveled the score in the 25th minute. The Brazilian star shined again, setting up a decisive play for…
Deportivo Mirandés has officially announced the arrival of Salim El Jebari, who joins the team on a one-season loan. The 21-year-old Moroccan forward has already started training with his new teammates and could make his debut for Los Rojillos this Sunday. Trained at the prestigious Atlético de Madrid academy, Salim El Jebari, who has represented Morocco at youth levels, played for Cartagena (Spain’s second division) on loan last season. He is known for his technical skills and his ability to operate across all three attacking positions. Salim El Jebari immediately joins his teammates to integrate into the squad. He will…
After a hard-fought semifinal victory, national coach Tarik Sektioui appeared at the press conference with a mix of satisfaction and clear-headed analysis. Aware of his players’ performance, who had to dig deep into their reserves, he first acknowledged the strength of the opponent, describing them as a “very, very strong and disciplined” team, while emphasizing that his men had managed to overcome fatigue with “heart” and an impeccable mindset to secure their place in the final. Reflecting on the flow of the match, the coach did not hide the difficulties his team faced, particularly at the start. He mentioned a…
After a tough semifinal against Senegal, the Atlas Lions managed to secure their spot in the final of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Despite the immense joy that swept through the Moroccan squad, the players’ focus remained intact, as preparations for the final match began immediately. In this context, player Youssef Belammari made a statement, speaking about the team’s atmosphere and his concentration on the upcoming showdown. Belammari, who was named the man of the match, emphasized the need to stay focused, highlighting the players’ determination to win the continental title. “The atmosphere within the group is good, and…
Young Moroccan international Ilias Boumassaoudi was the driving force behind FC Den Bosch’s emphatic victory over rivals TOP Oss in a thrilling and goal-filled regional derby. The forward, whose talent continues to shine, delivered a memorable performance with a hat-trick that played a key role in his team’s 5-2 win on Matchday 2 of the Eerste Divisie. Boumassaoudi’s evening started early, in the fifth minute, when he nearly opened the scoring with a header, only to see his effort crash against the crossbar — a sign of the dominant display he was about to deliver throughout the match. Just moments…
Brahim Díaz once again showcased his crucial role at Real Madrid in their 3-0 away win over Real Oviedo in the second round of La Liga. The Moroccan international registered his first assist of the season. Coming on in the 60th minute, Brahim needed only a few moments to make his mark on the game and reinforce Madrid’s dominance. His sharp vision and ability to create chances were evident right after his introduction, particularly in the 66th minute when he delivered a brilliant pass to Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde. Unfortunately, Valverde’s strike was superbly denied by Oviedo goalkeeper Aarón Escandell.…
Emirati club Al Nasr SC secured their second league win with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ajman. Moroccan Marouane Azarkan provided the assist for the match’s only goal, marking his first decisive contribution of the season. After a goalless first half that ended with an Ajman player being sent off, Al Nasr tried to capitalize on their numerical advantage but struggled to break down Ajman’s defense until Marouane Azarkan came on. Seven minutes after his introduction, the Moroccan delivered a perfect cross to Ivorian Touré, who made no mistake in heading the ball into the net. In addition to Azarkan,…