Author: La Redaction

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.…

OGC Nice secured their place in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France by defeating FC Lorient on their home turf after a tightly contested match, which ended in a penalty shootout (0-0, 6-5 on penalties). This qualification came in a unique scenario, as the Nice players enjoyed a numerical advantage for a significant portion of the match following the expulsion of Pablo Pagis from the Lorient side. For this quarter-final, the Gym also had to cope without Sofiane Diop, the Moroccan international, who was automatically suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. This was a significant absence in…

It was a night of two halves for Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan international found the back of the net on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Mohammed V Complex during the Wydad – AS FAR Clasico (a postponed match from the 9th round), before leaving the pitch due to injury. After the Military’s opening goal from an own goal by Walid Sebbar (19th minute), Ziyech equalized for Wydad with a classy move: a feint, cutting into the center, and a left-footed shot from outside the box to level the score (28th minute). However, the outcome was unfavorable for WAC. Upon…

The Olympique de Marseille saw its journey in the Coupe de France come to an end in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (9:00 PM), at the Vélodrome, against Toulouse FC. Despite taking the lead twice, the Marseillais were pegged back each time and ultimately lost on penalties (2-2, 3-4 on penalties), after a frustrating evening. In this match, Nayef Aguerd was one of the Moroccan representatives on the Olympique side: a starter, he played the entire match and also took responsibility during the penalty shootout. After seeing his first attempt saved (the goalkeeper was off his line), the…

The future of Bilal Nadir seems to be written far from Olympique de Marseille. The Moroccan midfielder’s contract is set to expire in June 2026, a factor that completely changes the situation: unless there is a turnaround, OM faces the risk of a free departure at the end of the season, while the player can also, in theory, sign a pre-contract with another club according to the rules applicable to players at the end of their contract. According to information reported in recent days, Villarreal is the club that is most advanced and appears to be the most likely destination.…

The controversy is escalating less than two weeks before the kickoff of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled from March 17 to April 3, 2026, in Morocco. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, publicly attacked Morocco, stating that the uncertainty surrounding the organization of the tournament endangers women’s football in Africa. A South African Anger Amid Organizational Ambiguity According to the Associated Press, McKenzie criticized Morocco for leaving doubts just 13 days before the start of the competition. In remarks reported by the agency, he notably stated that…

The name Chemsdine Talbi is increasingly circulating in the market. At just 20 years old, the Moroccan winger from Sunderland has established himself as one of the revelations of the Premier League season, already catching the eye of several financially stronger clubs. This rise is logical for a player whose explosiveness, drive, and ability to make a difference in the final third are beginning to weigh in recruitment reports. According to information reported on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Newcastle United is among the clubs most attentive to his profile. Internally, the idea would be to anticipate the summer and prepare…

Gessime Yassine needed just one match to win everyone over… including those across the Channel. After a standout performance with RC Strasbourg, the young Moroccan international saw a compilation of his actions go viral on social media, quickly surpassing millions of views and triggering a wave of reactions in England, particularly among Chelsea supporters, who are closely following events in Alsace. The strong English enthusiasm is largely due to the fact that Strasbourg and Chelsea operate within an ecosystem closely monitored by Blues fans. As a result, whenever a player ‘steals the show’ in Ligue 1, comments and projections quickly…