Author: Mustapha Bouchghel
On the eve of the final group match between Morocco and Zambia, Achraf Hakimi attended a press conference to share the team’s mindset. Beyond tactical considerations, the right-back of Paris Saint-Germain reflected on the highly publicized visit of his close friend and former teammate, Kylian Mbappé. Present in the stands during the previous match against Mali, the French star was able to closely observe the performances of the Atlas Lions and shared his thoughts with the Moroccan captain.During this conference, Hakimi revealed:“It’s a pleasure to welcome my friend (Kylian Mbappé) to my country. He loves Morocco a lot. Whenever he…
The Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat is set to resonate tonight for the top clash in Group A between the Atlas Lions and the Eagles of Mali. With their backs against the wall after an initial draw against Zambia, the Malians have been rallied by their coach Tom Saintfiet for a redemption mission, although the Belgian technician acknowledges the magnitude of the challenge against Morocco, which he considers one of the best teams on the continent, if not in the world. Tom Saintfiet: “Morocco is one of the strongest teams in Africa, if not the world” For the Eagles, who…
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…