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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,…
Ayoub Abou, the 27-year-old Moroccan midfielder, is the latest addition to the Feirense squad for the 2025/2026 season. Desportivo Feirense announced that Ayoub has joined the team, where he will play under the management of Ricardo Costa. The signing brings a wealth of experience to the Portuguese club. Ayoub Abou Oulam has had a varied career, with stints at some of Europe’s most prestigious clubs, including FC Barcelona, FC Porto, and Real Madrid CF. His journey has also taken him to other clubs such as CF Rayo Majadahonda (Spain), SPAL 2013 (Italy), FC Tsarko Selo 2015 Sofia (Bulgaria), OFK Pirin…
Saudi club Al-Riyadh has officially announced the signing of Moroccan player Ahmed Khatir from Belgian club Beveren. The Morocco U20 international will strengthen the Saudi club’s defensive line. The official announcement was made today on Al-Riyadh’s official page, which did not disclose the details of the transfer. Ahmed Khatir was trained at the Mohammed VI Academy before beginning his European journey with Belgian club SK Beveren. “On the international stage, Ahmed Khatir progressed through the various age categories of the Moroccan national team. He notably won the bronze medal at the 2022 Mediterranean Games with the U18 team, the 2024…
Hakim Ziyech, currently without a club, is reportedly eyeing a return to the Eredivisie. The talented Moroccan winger is currently focused on regaining his fitness in Amsterdam, training under the tutelage of Dave Louiszoon, a well-regarded fitness coach who also works with Jong Ajax and Jong Oranje. While rumors circulated recently about Ziyech being linked to three Serie A clubs and interests from Brazilian clubs. This development, coupled with Ziyech’s current training location, has fueled speculation about a potential move back to the Dutch top flight. Eredivisie giants Ajax and PSV are reportedly on Ziyech’s radar. Both clubs are in…
Samir Hadji once again proved his crucial importance to his team by scoring the winning goal that propelled Differdange into the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Against The New Saints, in the second leg of the second qualifying round, it was Hadji’s confidently converted penalty in the second half that made the difference, sealing a 1-0 win and a 2-0 aggregate score. The Moroccan player’s clinical finish from the spot, awarded after a handball in the box, ended the Welsh hopes and sent the Luxembourg club to the next stage of the European competition. Throughout his UEFA…