Author: La Redaction
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the Moroccan national team continues to finalize its preparation schedule. The Atlas Lions will play two friendly matches in March 2026 against Ecuador and Paraguay, two opponents with different profiles, chosen to provide a real test ahead of the major North American event. The first match will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026, featuring a prestigious clash against Ecuador. The game will be held in Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, with a kickoff scheduled for 9:15 PM. Four days later, Achraf Hakimi’s teammates will follow up with a second friendly match,…
Absent for several weeks, Azzedine Ounahi is nearing a return to the Girona FC squad. The Moroccan international midfielder, who was injured during his time with the national team, has entered a decisive phase of his recovery and could make an appearance on the roster for the big match against FC Barcelona. Gradual recovery after a muscle injury The Catalan club communicated at the end of January about the nature of the issue: a leg injury (calf/soleus area according to follow-ups), without announcing a specific duration of unavailability, in line with its usual policy. Since then, the progress has been…
The Moroccan U17 women’s team achieved an encouraging victory in Spain during the MIMA Cup held in Murcia. Facing Scotland for their first international outing of the year, the Lioncelles had to work hard to come back from behind before making the difference at the end of the match: a 2-1 success. Under a clear sky at the Pinatar Arena complex, the match started off competitively, with Scotland quickly making advances on the flanks. The British side eventually found the opening from a set piece before halftime, taking advantage of a well-executed ball in the box to gain the lead.…
Youssef En-Nesyri continues to send positive signals with Al-Ittihad. After a successful performance, capped off with a goal and an assist, the Moroccan striker quickly shared his satisfaction on Instagram, blending gratitude, pride, and ambition for the future. In his post, the Moroccan international first expressed his thanks for this ideal start, writing: “Thank God for the success.” He then highlighted a significant moment from his early days with his new club, emphasizing his joy at having opened his scoring account in continental competition: “Very happy to have scored my first goal with the Al-Ittihad jersey in the AFC Champions…
Hervé Renard has not closed the African chapter. In an interview with Jeune Afrique, the French coach (two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015) reflects on his journey, his attachment to the continent, and especially his time at the helm of Morocco (2016-2019), which he now summarizes as a largely successful experience. Morocco, “a project” that marked Renard Renard explains that he retains “90% positive” from his adventure with the Atlas Lions. At the heart of his account is the structuring of Moroccan football, which he attributes to the dynamic initiated by…
Amine Adli made a major impact in the Premier League this Tuesday, playing a key role in Bournemouth’s comeback win over Everton (2–1) at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Already threatening in the second half, the Moroccan international first showed his perfect sense of timing—before forcing the decisive moment in a move that left the Toffees down to ten men. A Goal During the Cherries’ Strong Spell Trailing 1–0 at halftime, Bournemouth came out firing after the break and turned the game around within minutes. During that dominant spell, Adli scored the go-ahead goal with a well-placed header, putting the visitors in…
Youssef En-Nesyri did not wait long to make his mark in the colors of Al-Ittihad Club. At the King Abdullah Stadium (King Abdullah Sports City / Alinma Stadium) in Jeddah, the Moroccan striker made a resounding debut in the AFC Champions League Elite, scoring and providing an assist during the resounding victory against Al Gharafa (7-0) in the 7th match of 8 in the group stage (Group B). An immediate impact: opening the scoring in the 3rd minute The match turned right from the start. From a cross coming in from the right, En-Nesyri opened the scoring in less than…
According to the Spanish press, Real Betis has not closed the door on a continuation of Sofyan Amrabat beyond this season, despite a complex situation both financially and sportingly. The Moroccan midfielder is on loan from Fenerbahçe until June 30, 2026, and Sevilla is still exploring possible options (new loan or purchase) to avoid a complete break at the end of the season. A significant gap between Betis’s idea and Fenerbahçe’s demands On the economic side, several reports indicate a valuation gap: Betis could align around €7 million in an initial approach, while Fenerbahçe is aiming for around €15 million…
The PSG–OM Classic was marked by several absences and the presence of Moroccan internationals. Achraf Hakimi did not participate in the match, as the Paris Saint-Germain full-back was suspended. Despite his sporting absence, the Moroccan international was indeed present at the Parc des Princes, where he was notably seen chatting with Rio Ferdinand on the sidelines of the match. On the Marseille side, Nayef Aguerd did not play and was not listed on the match sheet for Olympique de Marseille. Announced as uncertain before the match, the Moroccan defender was ultimately not selected by the Olympian staff for this trip…
Younes Taha scored this weekend in the Eredivisie, opening the scoring for FC Groningen against PSV Eindhoven. In the 17th minute, the Moroccan forward took advantage of a quick play to get the better of his defender and finished with a curled left-footed shot from the right side of the box, finding the opposite corner. This goal sparked a first half where Groningen managed to contain the league leaders for a long time, demonstrating true discipline off the ball and sharp transitions. Taha embodied this plan: making himself available behind the defense, attacking the depth at the right moment, and…