Author: La Redaction
The Black Queens secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. On Saturday, July 19, in Berkane, they defeated Algeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw (0-0) following 120 minutes of play. From the very first moments, both teams showed great determination. Princess Marfo nearly opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. On the other side, Lina Boussaha forced Cynthia Konlan into a brilliant save. Ghana thought they had scored in the 27th minute through Stella Nyamekye, but the goal was ruled out by VAR for an offside against Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah. Algeria, missing…
The name of Hakim Ziyech is currently making rounds across several Brazilian sports pages, with reports suggesting the Moroccan international could be a potential target for Botafogo, with the recent revelation that the club made inquiries into signing the talented winger who is currently free agent. Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, recently departed from Qatari club Al Duhail, has reportedly turned down a potential offer from Brazilian side Botafogo. The talented winger is instead believed to be in advanced negotiations with other clubs in the Arab world. The news comes from “Canal do Medeiros,” who tweeted: “Ziyech was consulted a few…
The Moroccan women’s national team continues their remarkable run in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Atlas Lionesses secured their place in the semi-finals with a controlled 3-1 victory over Mali at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. As early as the 7th minute, Ibtissam Jraïdi opened the scoring, putting the Moroccan team on the right track. The forward then doubled the lead in the 79th minute with a penalty. In the final moments of the match, Kenza Chapelle sealed Morocco’s victory by scoring the third goal in the 89th minute. Mali saved some pride…
FC Nantes secures its first offensive signing of the summer. As revealed on Mountakhab.net, Moroccan striker Youssef El Arabi signed his contract on Friday, July 18, 2025. The player underwent his medical examination in the morning before signing with the Canaries. He joins on a free transfer after spending last season at APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus. Aged 38, El Arabi has signed a one-year contract, which includes an option for an additional year. The striker has earned 47 caps with the Moroccan national team. He has already played in several countries, including Spain, Qatar, and Greece. His vast experience and…
AS Roma may have found their new midfielder. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the club from the Italian capital has reached a verbal agreement with RC Lens for the transfer of Neil El Aynaoui. The Moroccan player is now the frontrunner to join the Giallorossi, barring any last-minute developments. While Roma was exploring several options to strengthen their midfield, they had shown interest in Brazilian Aníbal Moreno Ríos from Palmeiras. However, the rising financial demands from the Brazilian club eventually frustrated the Roman management. This situation hastened the renewed focus on El Aynaoui, who had already been targeted…
Abdellah Ouazane, a young Moroccan talent with a bright future ahead, sees his transfer to Real Madrid put on hold. Having arrived in Madrid four days ago, he was scheduled to undergo his medical exam and sign his contract, but nothing has been finalized yet. The 16-year-old midfielder, named best player of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, was close to signing with La Casa Blanca. However, according to Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon, a setback halted everything at the last moment. Some sources mention a medical issue, while others prefer to remain silent. No official statement has been…
Nottingham Forest are keeping a close eye on Bilal El Khannouss, the young attacking midfielder from Leicester City, as a potential reinforcement in midfield should Morgan Gibbs-White depart for Tottenham. According to Football Insider, the club is actively monitoring the 21-year-old Moroccan, who had a promising season despite the Foxes’ relegation. Capped 21 times by Morocco, El Khannouss has emerged as one of the few bright spots in a struggling team. Signed last summer from Genk, he made 36 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing five assists. His technical profile, ability to navigate tight spaces, and vision…
FC Nantes is set to strengthen its attacking line with the imminent arrival of Youssef El-Arabi. The 38-year-old Moroccan international striker, currently a free agent, will sign a one-year deal with the Canaries, as reported by *Ouest-France*. An experienced addition for the Yellow and Green With 47 caps and 16 goals for the Atlas Lions, El-Arabi brings solid top-level experience. A former striker for Caen and Olympiacos, he played last season for APOEL Nicosia, where he scored 14 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. Despite being 38 years old, El-Arabi remains a reliable presence in front of goal. His…
Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal) and Achraf Hakimi (PSG) were rewarded for their outstanding performances at the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, being named in the Teams of the Group Stage and the Round of 16, according to Sports Illustrated, OneFootball, DAZN, and FIFA. The Moroccan goalkeeper stood out against Manchester City with 10 saves, equaling a tournament record, and made a total of 23 saves in four matches, with a save percentage of 91.7%. He notably stopped a penalty against Real Madrid, confirming his status as an unbreakable wall. For his part, Hakimi impressed offensively with a…
Recently promoted to the Premier League, Sunderland have no intention of simply making up the numbers in their return to the top flight. The English club, now structured around Florent Ghisolfi — appointed Director of Football in July 2025 — is looking to strengthen its midfield, with Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss emerging as a top target. Aged 21, the Genk academy product currently plays for Leicester City, recently relegated to the Championship. Despite being under contract until 2028, El Khannouss — who already has 22 caps for Morocco — has no intention of playing in England’s second tier. A…