Author: La Redaction
Bayer Leverkusen avoided defeat in Copenhagen on Wednesday evening during the first matchday of the Champions League qualifiers, thanks to an own goal scored in the final moments, sealing an eventful 2-2 draw. The match provided an opportunity for Moroccan international Eliesse Ben Seghir to make his European debut with his new club, starting for the first time since leaving AS Monaco. He was substituted in the 67th minute but left a strong impression. Ben Seghir was lively and dynamic throughout the match, even creating a clear chance in the 60th minute while Copenhagen led 1-0. Receiving a superb pass…
Moroccan international Hamza Igamane left Rangers to join Ligue 1 side Lille during the summer transfer window. His departure did not come under the best circumstances, bringing an end to a difficult spell at Ibrox marked by tensions between the player and his manager, Russell Martin. According to the Scottish press, the club reportedly criticized the forward for feigning an injury to avoid coming on during the 1-1 draw against St Mirren, despite Martin calling him to the field. This incident heightened tensions and made his departure inevitable. For Derek Ferguson, a former Rangers stalwart, the split was ultimately the…
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Thursday that the Moroccan national team will face their Bahraini counterparts in a friendly match on October 9. The match will take place at Rabat’s Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah starting at 8:00 PM, the FRMF stated in a press release on its official website. This match is part of the Atlas Lions’ preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which Morocco will host, but it also serves to compensate for Eritrea’s withdrawal from its World Cup qualifying campaign. Ranked 11th in the world, Morocco will face a Bahraini team currently 88th…
The new FIFA rankings, released this September, confirm the expected shifts among the world’s top football nations. Spain, led by young star Lamine Yamal, claims the top spot, while Kylian Mbappé’s France returns to second place, pushing Lionel Messi’s Argentina down to third. Morocco, under the guidance of Hoalid Regragui, continues its ascent, now ranked 11th—a one-place improvement from the previous standings. The Atlas Lions are edging closer to the top 10 worldwide. In excellent form, they are currently on an impressive 14-game winning streak, approaching Spain’s record of 15 consecutive victories. If Morocco aims to be seeded in Pot…
In the 3rd round of the Greek Super League, Aris Thessaloniki secured a 2-1 victory at Atromitos. The 27-year-old Moroccan left-back Hamza Mendyl was instrumental in the win, providing an assist to teammate Dudu Rodrigues for the equalizer in the 32nd minute, which also marked Aris’s opening goal. Mendyl cleverly got rid of the defender with a subtle touch and burst down the left flank before providing the assist for Rodriguez, who scored a brilliant goal. The equalizing goal gave a huge boost to Aris FC, who managed to score a second goal through Loren Morón in the 56th minute,…
Olympiacos claimed a resounding 5-0 victory over Panserraikos this Sunday at the “Geórgios Karaiskáki” Stadium, in the 3rd round of the Greek Super League. The match was highlighted by another goal from Moroccan international Ayoub El Kaabi, already proving decisive since the start of the season. Reduced to ten men as early as the 35th minute, the visitors, bottom of the table, never posed a threat to the Greek leaders. After the break, El Kaabi opened the scoring in the 48th minute with an unstoppable header from a pinpoint cross by Francisco Ortega. The Moroccan striker thus netted his second…
Amine Harit’s future at Olympique de Marseille drifts further away. According to Foot Mercato, the Moroccan attacking midfielder will continue his career in Turkey with İstanbul Başakşehir, on a loan deal that includes a purchase option. Excluded from the squad for the Champions League, Harit was no longer part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans. Despite the summer transfer window being closed in the main European leagues, Marseille was looking for a way to ease their squad and give more playing time to the Moroccan international. İstanbul Başakşehir, a club accustomed to European competitions, hopes to benefit from the experience and…
LOSC hosts Toulouse FC this Sunday at 3 PM for the 4th round of Ligue 1. Sitting third in the league after a strong start to the season, Lille aims to confirm its form against a tough opponent, currently 7th in the standings. Two days before the match, Hamza Igamane spoke at a press conference, sharing his impressions on arriving in France and integrating into Bruno Genesio’s squad. I have no adaptation issues The summer signing from Rangers, the Moroccan international, made a point of thanking LOSC for the trust placed in him: “I would like to thank the club…
At just 19 years old, Ayoub Oufkir is starting to make a name for himself in the Netherlands. Trained at Sparta Rotterdam, the Moroccan-born right winger is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in Dutch football. ESPN recently dedicated a glowing profile to him, even dubbing him the “little Ziyech.” Author of an assist on his Eredivisie debut against FC Twente, Oufkir confirmed his potential at the U19 Euro in Romania. With four goals in the qualifiers and a key role in the Netherlands’ triumph over Spain, he established himself as one of the tournament’s revelations. Compared…
Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the Atlas Lions secured another victory in Group E with a 2-0 win over Zambia on Monday, September 8, despite sweltering heat and a poor pitch. From the very start of the match, the Zambian hosts put the Moroccan defense under pressure and tested the Atlas Lions several times. However, following a recovery by Bilal El Khannouss, Youssef El-Nesyri capitalized on a defensive error to open the scoring in the 7th minute, giving Morocco an early lead. The Chipolopolo continued to press and created several chances. The clearest opportunity came in the 30th…