Author: Mustapha Bouchghel
FC Famalicão recorded a resounding victory on the 14th matchday of the Portuguese league, winning decisively 4-0 against Estoril Praia (the team of Yanis Begraoui). Moroccan striker Yassir Zabiri was the key player in this success, scoring a spectacular brace and delivering a performance that earned him the Man of the Match title. https://twitter.com/FCF1931_Oficial/status/2000276780960063824 Zabiri’s two goals left a significant mark on the match. The first came very quickly, in the 2nd minute, when the striker opened the scoring with a left-footed shot after cleverly positioning himself and being perfectly assisted by Gustavo Sá. This early goal set the tone…
..AJ Auxerre ended a long streak of nine matches without a victory by convincingly defeating FC Metz (3-1) in a crucial relegation battle during the 15th round of Ligue 1. Moroccan international midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi was a central and decisive figure in this Auxerre revival. After Lassine Sinayoko opened the scoring with a penalty in the 36th minute, it was Oussama El Azzouzi who allowed AJA to secure a crucial two-goal lead. In the 39th minute, as the initiator of the collective action, El Azzouzi was superbly assisted by a backheel from Sékou Mara before finishing with a right-footed…
The mid-table clash between OGC Nice and Angers SCO, part of the 15th round of Ligue 1, ended in a crucial victory for the Angers team with a score of 0-1 at the Allianz Riviera. The hero of this match, and the man who turned the game around, was undoubtedly the young Moroccan midfielder, Yassin Belkhdim, who scored the only goal of the evening. The breakthrough for SCO came in the 33rd minute thanks to Belkhdim. After a good ball recovery, the young Moroccan launched Carlens Arcus down the right flank. Arcus then combined in a one-two with Louis Mouton…
The expansion and new format of the FIFA World Cup 2026 present a major and immediate challenge for several national teams positioned in Pots 1 and 2. Our national team, Morocco, ranked 11th in the world, is among the teams directly affected by this change. While being in the top two pots remains a significant advantage, as it allows teams to avoid facing two seeded teams in the group stage, the new scheduling deprives them of another important strategic asset. The Atlas Lions have worked hard since 2022 to rise to the elite of the FIFA rankings, an effort that…
The 12th matchday of the Greek Super League was decisive for Olympiacos. Playing away at Panetolikos, the Red and Whites secured a valuable victory with a narrow score of 0-1. The only goal of the match was scored by Moroccan striker Ayoub El Kaabi. His opportunistic strike allowed his team to win away from home, once again confirming his crucial role at the forefront of the attack for the Piraeus club in the title race. The breakthrough came in the second half, in the 70th minute. After a well-constructed phase of play, midfielder Yazici delivered an excellent cross into the…
The 14th round of La Liga was the stage for a thrilling clash at Montilivi where Girona hosted the giant, Real Madrid. In a well-fought duel that ended in a draw (1-1), Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi was the hero of the day for the Blanquivermells. With a stunning goal and a remarkable performance, the Moroccan not only disrupted the Madrid players but was also crowned Man of the Match for his exceptional display. Azzedine Ounahi displayed his offensive intentions from the very first minutes, posing a threat with a long-range attempt from eighteen meters that grazed the post. However, the…
Nabil Touaizi showcased his talent in the crucial victory of his team Alverca (0-2) away against Casa Pia, proving that he is the man for big moments. In a tense and hard-fought match, where each team struggled to gain the upper hand, the encounter required a decisive action to be definitively sealed. An action marked by Nabil, who was pivotal in the goal that delivered and confirmed his club’s success. The confirmation goal came in injury time, when the match could have swung at any moment. Launched intelligently on the right flank, Touaizi embarked on a run where his speed…
The young Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri was the key player in the 2-2 draw achieved by Famalicão on the field of Moreirense, delivering a performance that earned him the title of Man of the Match. https://twitter.com/vsports_pt/status/1994832567523316062 Displaying his talent from the very first minutes, Zabiri quickly turned his team’s dominance into a goal, opening the scoring in the 21st minute. The U20 World Champion found the net with a powerful header in the heart of the box after an excellent cross from Gil Dias. Throughout the match, Zabiri was omnipresent in Famalicão’s offensive actions. Beyond his goal, the Moroccan made…
The talent of attacking midfielder Anass Zaroury has been recognized by the European governing body, UEFA, which selected his assist during Matchday 5 as one of the Top 3 best assists of the week in the UEFA Europa League. This distinction is a striking testament to Zaroury’s technical quality and game vision, as he plays under the colors of Panathinaikos. If the essence of a great pass lies in its precision and timing, Zaroury’s offering stood out as a gesture of pure football intelligence. With a subtle touch through the box, the Moroccan international provided a gem to Polish player…
The match of the second day of the group stage of the CAF Champions League between AS FAR of Rabat and Al Ahly of Cairo ended in a 1-1 draw, after an intense and balanced encounter. On the pitch of the Moulay Hassan stadium, both teams neutralized each other at the end of a confrontation where physical commitment and tension were palpable. However, beyond the result, this North African derby was marked by Al Ahly’s sharp criticism of the refereeing and the Askaris supporters. AS FAR took the lead in the 38th minute, a situation that sparked anger among the…