Author: La Redaction
A breakout star of the U20 World Cup and scorer of a brace in the final, Yassir Zabiri spoke to the Spanish daily AS, reflecting on his journey, his ambitions, and his admiration for Spanish football. At just 20 years old, the Moroccan forward from Famalicão is now seen as one of the most promising talents of his generation. A dream come true “Football is everything I have,” says Zabiri, still riding the momentum of his U20 World Cup title. Trained in Marrakech and later at the Mohammed VI Academy, he considers the latter to be the real turning point…
The situation of Chadi Riad continues to prompt caution at Crystal Palace. The Moroccan defender, who suffered a serious injury to his cruciate ligaments last season, is still struggling to regain lasting physical stability, alternating between sessions with the professional group and individualized training. The London club is proceeding with great restraint to avoid any relapse. Arriving last summer from Real Betis for around 16 million euros, the Atlas Lion quickly saw his English adventure take a turn. Injured in the medial collateral ligament during his second match, he then attempted a return after several months of absence, only to…
Injured in his left ankle at the beginning of November during the fourth matchday of the Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, Achraf Hakimi is working tirelessly to return as soon as possible. The Moroccan international has a clear goal: to be available on December 21, 2025, for Morocco’s opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros. A more reassuring health status than expected Three weeks after his injury, Hakimi is showing encouraging signs. The pain has significantly decreased, and the inflammation is gradually subsiding. The player remains optimistic and believes that his recovery is on…
Angers SCO secured their first away victory of the season by defeating Toulouse FC 1-0 at the Stadium during the 13th round of Ligue 1. Decisive and omnipresent, Yassin Belkhdim once again played a central role in Angers’ success. Speaking to Ligue 1+ after the match, the Moroccan midfielder summarized the team’s spirit: “We are very happy with this first away victory. We were eager to go and get it. What’s beautiful is that we have the Dalle Angevine, we suffer together, and we have all been supportive of each other.” Starting and present on the pitch until the final…
The Wydad Athletic Club has made a perfect start to its group stage in the CAF Cup, winning 3-0 against Nairobi United this Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium. This controlled victory allows the Reds to take the lead in their group right from the first matchday. The Casablanca team wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 3rd minute, Ayoub Boucheta opened the scoring, taking advantage of a well-managed start to the match. Just before halftime, Mohamed Bouchouari doubled the lead in the 44th minute, giving WAC a comfortable advantage at the break. In the second…
Nairobi United is set to experience a historic encounter this Sunday against Wydad AC in the group stage of the Confederation Cup. In their first continental participation, the Kenyans are taking on one of the giants of African football, backed by stars like Hakim Ziyech, Nordin Amrabat, Thembinkosi Lorch, and Stéphane Aziz Ki. Despite the gap in experience, coach Salim Ali believes in the possibility of an upset.“Getting this far shows that we are ready to face one of the biggest clubs in Africa,” he explains, pleased with the momentum of his team.Confident, he claims to have identified weaknesses in…
The Renaissance Sportive de Berkane has perfectly launched its campaign in the African Champions League by decisively defeating Zambia’s Power Dynamos on Saturday. At the Berkane Sports Complex, Mouine Chaâbani’s men secured a clear 3-0 victory in this first match of Group A. The opening goal came in the 14th minute when defender Aaron Katebel inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net, giving the Oranges the lead. Two minutes later, Berkane doubled their advantage thanks to Mounir Chouiar, who was perfectly served and clinical in the box. In the second half, the Berkanis continued to dominate the proceedings before…
The Parc des Princes once again paid tribute to Achraf Hakimi. During the 13th matchday of Ligue 1, marked by PSG’s 3-0 victory against Le Havre, the Virage Auteuil unfurled a banner specially designed to celebrate the crowning of the Atlas Lion, recently named African Ballon d’Or. The message, revealed in the stands, made a strong impression: “African Ballon d’Or, Parisian Monument, Achraf SOVEREIGN LION.” A powerful and symbolic text, intended to salute the exceptional performance of the Moroccan full-back, now regarded as one of the best African players of his generation. Despite his absence on the pitch due to…
Stade Rennais continued their resurgence and used the visit of AS Monaco to confirm their upward momentum. In a lively Roazhon Park, the Breton side delivered a commanding performance that allowed them to climb above their opponents in the standings, while Monaco slumped to a third straight defeat. Their only real source of comfort came from the long-awaited return of Paul Pogba, warmly applauded by the crowd more than two years after his last official appearance. Among the standout performers of the match, Abdelhamid Aït-Boudlal once again stole the spotlight. The 19-year-old Moroccan defender is enjoying a remarkable run of…
Ayoub El Kaabi continues his impressive start in Greece. The Moroccan striker scored his 9th goal of the season in the league during the 11th round of the Stoiximan Super League, perfectly converting a penalty in the 37th minute against Atromitos. This new goal reaffirms his status as a key player for Olympiakos. The 32-year-old forward is now enjoying his best start since arriving in Greece. Fueled by impressive consistency and growing efficiency, El Kaabi dominates offensive play and significantly contributes to his club’s leadership in the standings. An ideal performance level ahead of the AFCON This outstanding form comes…