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Celta Vigo is making a final push in the transfer market, with Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech emerging as potential target. According to El Gol Digital, the Galician club is keen to reinforce its right wing and sees the 32 year old as a key free-agent signing. With Bryan Zaragoza already secured for the left side, sporting director Marco Garcés is accelerating an offer for Ziyech before the transfer window closes. Adding to the narrative is Ziyech’s history against Celta Vigo. The Moroccan has a track record of troubling the Spanish side, having scored twice against them during his time at…
Fenerbahçe suffered a 2-1 defeat to Feyenoord in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round match. The Turkish side, managed by José Mourinho, put up a tough fight, but a late goal from the home team secured the victory for Feyenoord. Fenerbahçe went into the second half with more control and an increased attacking intent. The persistence paid off in the 86th minute when Sofyan Amrabat leveled the score for Fenerbahçe with a powerful shot that rocketed into the net off the underside of the crossbar (86′). The Moroccan abstained from celebrating the goal, having played…
As part of their preparations for the U20 World Cup, which will take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, the Egyptian U20 team will travel to Morocco to play two friendly matches. This visit comes after an official invitation from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Led by coach Osama Nabieh, the Egyptian team will arrive in Morocco on August 10. They will face the “Lionceaux de l’Atlas” (Atlas Lion Cubs) in Casablanca on two occasions, August 13 and 15. Meanwhile, the Moroccan U20 squad has been in a closed training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex…
The promising player, Taha Habroune, is drawing attention after a standout display with his club. One of his latest astonishing performance was in the Leagues Cup clash against Club Puebla. The young midfielder was the driving force behind the Columbus Crew’s dominant 3-1 victory, earning man-of-the-match honors. Habroune’s exceptional creativity and vision were on full display, as he was directly involved in two of the team’s three goals. His game-changing performance showcased exactly why he’s considered one of the club’s most promising talents. Habroune’s first assist of the night came after a brilliant run of over 60 yards, where he…
In a video published by Al Sadd SC this week, Moroccan international and captain Romain Saïss unveiled his “Best 11 Players,” a lineup featuring the most prominent teammates from his career. While the list was filled with Moroccan and international stars, the highlight was his strong and unconditional endorsement of Achraf Hakimi, whom he nominated to win the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious award presented annually by France Football to the world’s best player. When selecting his right-back, Saïss immediately named Hakimi, his teammate from the Moroccan national team. He didn’t just mention him as a great player; he went a…
In a friendly match in the Netherlands, Olympiacos faced Den Haag and came out on top with a 3-2 victory. The standout performer was undoubtedly Ayoub El Kaabi, who delivered an exceptional hat-trick. El Kaabi opened the scoring in the 12th minute after a move initiated by Cabella. He quickly doubled the lead in the 19th minute with a fine finish from a Costinha cross, showcasing his clinical touch in front of goal. The Moroccan striker then completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute, finding the net again after another assist from Cabella to make it 3-0. El Kaabi’s goals…
Moroccan forward Nabil Zoubdi Touaizi is reportedly on the verge of joining Portuguese club Alverca, which was recently promoted to the top division. This move is part of the club’s busy summer transfer window, with several new signings announced recently. The 24-year-old Moroccan player, who terminated his contract with Spanish second-division side Albacete this week, could head to Portugal on a free transfer, according to several Spanish and Portuguese newspapers. Touaizi began his career in the Valencia before joining Manchester City, where he progressed through the youth categories from 2016 to 2020. After his time in England, he returned to…
The transfer market is heating up, and Benfica could be a major player in the coming days. According to reports from CNN Portugal, the Lisbon club is showing strong interest in Brahim Díaz, the attacking midfielder from Real Madrid. Benfica is trying to leverage its good relationship with the Madrid club to finalize the deal. The Portuguese club’s management would prefer a loan for Brahim Díaz until the end of the season, a formula that could work for Real Madrid. With an impressive record of eight goals and two assists in just ten caps with the Atlas Lions, the Moroccan…
American club FC Cincinnati has announced the arrival of Ayoub Jabbari from Grenoble, a French Ligue 2 club, on a loan deal until the end of the 2025 season. Ayoub Jabbari, 25, is set to discover a new culture and a different style of play. Standing at 1.94 meters, the former AS FAR player brings a strong physical presence to the attack. A left-footer, he can play across all three forward positions. His excellent heading ability and versatility will make him a valuable asset for the Ohio-based club. The loan deal includes a purchase option that would allow FC Cincinnati…
Standard de Liège has officially announced its tenth summer signing with the arrival of Mohammed El Hankouri. The Moroccan winger has signed a two-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Born in Rotterdam, the 28-year-old El Hankouri is an experienced player who came through the ranks of the prestigious Feyenoord club in the Netherlands. After making his professional debut in 2016, he was later loaned to Willem II. In 2018, El Hankouri made his debut with the Moroccan U23 national team, scoring the only goal for the “Atlas Lions” in a 1-1 draw against Tunisia. Starting in 2019,…