The Moroccan midfielder Hanane Aït El Haj was named the best player of the match by the Technical Commission of the African Football Confederation (CAF) following Morocco’s victory over Kenya (4-0) on Sunday, during the first day of Group A of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Moroccan international delivered a high-quality performance throughout the match. Very active in midfield, she stood out for her technical precision, game vision, and impact in various phases of the game, significantly contributing to the control displayed by the Lionesses of the Atlas. Thanks to this accomplished performance, Hanane Aït El Haj…
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The Moroccan women’s national team has perfectly launched its 2026 Africa Cup of Nations campaign by decisively defeating Kenya (4-0) this Sunday, during the first day of Group A. In front of their home crowd, the Atlas Lionesses showcased their superiority to secure their first three points in the competition. The Moroccans quickly took control of the match with a convincing offensive performance, gradually widening the gap as the minutes passed. Solid defensively and effective in both boxes, they achieved a clear victory that sends a strong message right from the start. In the other match of Group A, Algeria…
The development of Moroccan football continues to receive praise across the continent. Sabri Lamouchi believes that the Kingdom now has a significant advantage over other African nations thanks to investments made in infrastructure and training. “Morocco has taken a lead over other African nations in terms of investment and training. Today, many players choose to represent Morocco because they believe in the project and the strategy that has been put in place,” said the former coach of Ivory Coast. For the Franco-Tunisian coach, the choices made by dual-nationality players are not solely based on immediate sporting aspects. They also reflect…
Just arrived in the Principality, Aymen Assab has already taken an important first step. The 17-year-old Franco-Moroccan midfielder was spotted training with the professional group of AS Monaco, just a few days after signing his first contract with the club. Trained at Paris Saint-Germain, where he was part of the promising 2008 generation, Assab chose to continue his development on the Rock despite PSG’s attempts to keep him. After a remarkable season with the Paris U19s, highlighted by a victory in the Gambardella Cup and the U19 French championship title, the young midfielder quickly established himself as one of the…
Ismael Saibari évoluera avec le numéro 34 sous les couleurs du Bayern Munich. Quelques jours après son arrivée en provenance du PSV Eindhoven, l’international marocain a choisi de conserver le numéro qui l’accompagne depuis plusieurs saisons et auquel il est particulièrement attaché. Ce choix est avant tout un hommage à Abdelhak Nouri, ancien talent de l’Ajax Amsterdam. En 2017, le milieu néerlandais avait été victime d’un grave malaise cardiaque lors d’un match amical, un drame qui avait bouleversé le monde du football. Le numéro 34 était celui qu’il portait avec le club d’Amsterdam. Interrogé par les médias officiels du Bayern…
The Egyptian international goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir paid a heartfelt tribute to Yassine Bounou following the Moroccan keeper’s performances during the 2026 World Cup. The Al Ahly player notably placed the Atlas Lion among the greatest goalkeepers in the history of Arab football. During his interview, Shobeir explained that Yassine Bounou had sent him a message after Egypt’s match against Argentina. The Egyptian goalkeeper also indicated that he had exchanged thoughts with the Moroccan international regarding his penalty technique. “Yassine Bounou is an exceptional goalkeeper and a wonderful person. We are always in touch. He sent me a message after the…
The Moroccan international defender Jawad El Yamiq will continue his career in Turkey. Eyüpspor officially announced on Wednesday, July 15, the arrival of the 34-year-old player, who joins the Istanbul club after his stint at Real Zaragoza. Having been a free agent since the expiration of his contract with the Spanish club on June 30, 2026, the Atlas Lion signs without a transfer fee with the Süper Lig team. However, the duration of his new contract was not specified in the official announcement. El Yamiq returned to Real Zaragoza last February, six years after his first spell at the Aragonese…
Amir Richardson is on the verge of rejoining Le Havre AC. According to information from Parisien, the Normandy club has reached an agreement with Fiorentina for the loan of the 24-year-old Moroccan midfielder, with an option to buy. Trained at HAC, where he played from 2019 to 2023, Richardson is set to return to an environment he knows well. Under contract with Fiorentina until 2029, the former Stade de Reims player is expected to be loaned to the historic club with a purchase option estimated at eight million euros. Also sought after by other teams, the Moroccan international was reportedly…
The media appearance of coach Mohamed Ouahbi, just before the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup between France and Spain, leaves a particularly bitter aftertaste. Beyond the elimination of the Atlas Lions in the quarter-finals against the Blues, it is his statements in the press conference that stand out, oscillating between a major contradiction and an exaggerated respect for the opponent. Two stances that the reality on the field and the demonstration by the Spanish neighbor immediately swept aside. The refuted fatalism: Spain proved there was a solution “The assessment I am making about France is not to say: how…
At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi is already considered one of the greatest hopes in European football. In a lengthy profile, The Athletic reflects on the exceptional journey of the Moroccan midfielder, from his beginnings at Creil to his breakout performances with LOSC and the Lions de l’Atlas. The British media also reveals that Manchester City is among the clubs most determined to recruit the Moroccan international this summer. His rise is impressive. Arriving in Lille after being trained at AFC Creil, Bouaddi quickly became the youngest player in history to compete in a European competition with the northern…