Author: La Redaction
Just over three months before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico), Moroccan football is turning a page. Following the end of the Walid Regragui era, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) officially announced on Thursday, March 5, the appointment of Mohamed Ouahbi as the new head coach of the Atlas Lions. At 49 years old, this Belgian-Moroccan technician, who won the U20 World Cup in October 2025 in Chile with the Young Lions, inherits a team in full maturity and immense expectations. During his official presentation at the Mohammed VI Football…
The name of Andrés Iniesta continues to make headlines regarding the Moroccan national team, but no official announcement has yet confirmed his arrival at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. For several weeks, various media outlets have reported a concrete rapprochement between the two parties, as part of a structuring project led by the FRMF in anticipation of upcoming major international events. According to information circulated in recent weeks, the former playmaker of FC Barcelona is not intended for a player role nor for a traditional head coach position. The project envisioned around him would focus more on technical direction, with…
It is now official: the FRMF has announced the appointment of Mohamed Ouahbi as the coach of the Atlas Lions, replacing Hoalid Regragui. According to the information shared around the announcement, the Federation also praised the work done by Regragui and paid tribute to his commitment at the helm of the national team. For now, Ouahbi’s mission is clear: to ensure a smooth transition and to begin preparations for Morocco ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the goal of maintaining sporting continuity and stability within the group. Already well-known in the federal landscape due to his work with youth…
The statement did not go unnoticed. Two months after Morocco lost the 2025 AFCON final to Senegal (0-1 after extra time), Romain Saïss reflected on the episode that marked an entire nation: the panenka attempted and missed by Brahim Díaz during the last chance penalty. In an interview with Colinterview, the former captain of the Atlas Lions expressed his bewilderment at the moment of the act, explaining that he does not blame Brahim for missing… but for choosing that option at that precise moment. Saïss believes that Díaz “could have been the hero,” but he wanted to “be the superhero,”…
Morocco continues its momentum regarding dual nationals trained in the Netherlands. Ayoub Ouarghi, a young attacking midfielder who has been part of the Dutch youth teams, has decided to switch to Morocco for the next stage of his international career, a trend that has been confirmed in recent months with several profiles identified in the Netherlands. This decision comes on the heels of the official announcement of Sami Bouhoudane’s change of allegiance, another talent closely monitored in the Netherlands, whose process to join Morocco has been reported as underway. With these developments, Morocco is clearly “scooping up” a portion of…
The chapter of Hoalid Regragui at the helm of the Atlas Lions has come to a close. Following the official announcement of his departure, reactions quickly poured in, starting with that of Achraf Hakimi, one of the key players of the national team, who wanted to pay a heartfelt tribute to the coach. On his social media, the PSG full-back praised the impact of the Moroccan coach and the legacy he left to the group: “Walid Regragui, thank you for the exceptional work you have done at the head of the Moroccan national team. Your leadership, passion, and vision have…
As had been anticipated for several days, Hoalid Regragui has officially announced his departure through a post on Instagram, confirming an outcome that the FRMF had long denied, even though the decision seemed already settled behind the scenes. This announcement, awaited by part of the public and widely commented on in the media, brings an end to his tenure at the helm of the Atlas Lions. Attention now turns to the Federation, which is expected to release an official statement to clarify the timeline and modalities of the transition. The stakes are clear: to maintain the continuity of the project,…
Morocco has a new dual-national talent. Sami Bouhoudane, a promising striker from PSV Eindhoven, has made his choice: he will represent Morocco at the international level, despite the persistent interest from the Netherlands to attract him to their youth teams. The news was notably reported this Thursday, with the striker opting for Morocco “despite several attempts by the Dutch Federation.” At 18 years old and having been trained at PSV since 2018, Bouhoudane has established himself as one of the most followed offensive profiles in the academy. This season, he has been delivering performances with the U19s and the reserve…
In a press conference on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa delivered a rare and very direct speech regarding Brahim Diaz. When questioned about the Moroccan international’s limited playing time, the Merengue coach publicly acknowledged that his management could be improved… and took full responsibility for the situation. Without seeking excuses, Arbeloa explained that there was “nothing” particular behind this sidelining: no disciplinary issues, nor a drop in performance. On the contrary, he believes that Brahim is playing less than he deserves, highlighting the quality of his daily work in training and the consistency of his commitment.…
The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the rescheduling of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations 2026 (WAFCON). Initially set to take place from March 17 to April 3, 2026, the competition will now be held from July 25 to August 16, 2026. In its statement, the organization reminded that Morocco was awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 edition in October 2024. CAF specified that this change in schedule comes after discussions with its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, to “ensure the success” of the event, mentioning unforeseen circumstances without going into detail.…