Author: La Redaction
The Moroccan U20 national team defeated their Ghanaian counterparts (1-0) in a friendly match held at the Mohammed VI Complex. This victory is particularly noteworthy as the Atlas Lions played with one less player for over 70 minutes after Faisal El Meziani was sent off in the first half. The only goal of the match was scored by Ilias Boumassaoudi, a winger playing for FC Den Bosch, a club in the Dutch first division. Capitalizing on good team play, he found the net to give his team the lead. Reduced to ten men from the first half, Mohamed Ouahbi’s players…
The Moroccan U18 national team suffered a defeat against Norway (3-2) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Marbella Football Center. Despite a solid performance and an equalizer in the second half, the Atlas Cubs conceded a goal in the dying moments of the match. Nourredine Naybet’s players started the game well, taking the lead in the 13th minute through Noham Hamdaoua, an attacker from the French club Troyes. After a superb individual effort, he beat his defender and sent an unstoppable shot into the back of the net. Norway responded in the 33rd minute with an equalizer from Julian…
As part of their preparation camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, the Moroccan U20 national team will face their Ghanaian counterparts this Thursday, March 20, at 20:00 in a friendly match. This encounter marks the beginning of a series of tests for the Atlas Cubs in anticipation of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from April 26 to May 18, 2025. Under the direction of Mohamed Ouahbi, the young Moroccans are continuing to build momentum with a busy program. Following this first confrontation against Ghana, a second match between the two teams…
The Moroccan U18 national team, led by Nourredine Naybet, will face their Norwegian counterparts tonight at 20:00 in a friendly match at the Marbella Football Center in Spain. This encounter is part of the development of young Moroccan talents and the establishment of a solid collective that is expected to take over from the U20 team after the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from April 26 to May 18, 2025. Against a Norwegian team known for its tactical discipline and physical intensity, this test will allow Naybet’s coaching staff to assess the players’…
The national team of Morocco continues its preparation for the two matches in the African qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup. The Lions of the Atlas will face Niger and Tanzania on March 21 and 25, respectively, with the goal of consolidating their position in their qualifying group. On Wednesday, March 19, Walid Regragui’s men held their final training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex before their scheduled departure to Oujda on Thursday. All summoned players participated in this session, which lasted about an hour and a half and was marked by tactical and physical exercises aimed at…
Despite pressure from Belgium to include him in their national team, Chemsdine Talbi has chosen to represent his country of origin, Morocco. At just 19 years old, the young talent from Club Brugge KV is already establishing himself as a key player within his club, boasting impressive statistics with 37 matches played, 7 goals, and 5 assists across all competitions this season. Now under the guidance of Walid Regragui in the national team, Talbi cherishes every moment of this first call-up and expresses his pride in joining the Lions of the Atlas: I learned about it on the day the…
Bilal Nadir, a young talent from Olympique de Marseille, is experiencing an unforgettable moment as he joins the Moroccan national team for the first time. Recently called up to be part of the Atlas Lions, he emotionally shared his first impressions with the microphone of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) during the second training session with the squad. Here’s a look at the joy and pride that overwhelmed the player after he learned about his selection. “Upon leaving the mosque, I discovered my call-up. When my phone rang, I was filled with joy. I didn’t even have time to…
The Moroccan national team held its second training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as part of its preparations for the 5th and 6th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Africa Zone, Group E). Under the leadership of coach Walid Regragui, who welcomed all the summoned players, the national team focused on technical and tactical aspects during this session. The training emphasized group cohesion and strategic adjustments in anticipation of the upcoming matches. The Atlas Lions are preparing to face Niger this Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Oujda Honor Complex. This decisive…
Juliën Mesbahi, the promising central defender from FC Twente, has officially chosen to represent Morocco on the international stage. His change of sporting nationality is now confirmed on FIFA’s new dedicated portal. Formerly the captain of the Netherlands U-18 team, the 19-year-old strengthens the ranks of Mohamed Ouahbi’s Atlas Cubs in anticipation of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Ivory Coast. Trained in the Netherlands and accustomed to the Dutch youth selections, Mesbahi ultimately opted for Morocco, thereby enhancing the national squad for this continental competition. His integration is a significant asset for the Cubs,…
Hamza Igamane’s stock continues to rise. According to the latest update from Transfermarkt, the market value of the Moroccan forward (23 years old) is now estimated at €4 million, a significant increase from the €2.36 million spent by Rangers last summer to secure his services. Since arriving in Glasgow last July, Igamane has quickly established himself thanks to his perseverance and hard work. Selected by Hoalid Regragui for the matches against Niger and Tanzania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, he is reaching an important milestone in his career. In his first season in Scotland, the former FAR striker is…