Author: La Redaction
Chemsdine Talbi nearly secured a prestigious victory for Sunderland at Anfield. The Moroccan international opened the scoring with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, deflected by Van Dijk, leaving Alisson with no chance to react. This goal rewarded the visitors’ solidity and confirmed the excellent form of the Moroccan winger, who is becoming increasingly influential in the English league. Before this goal, Sunderland had already put Liverpool in difficulty, despite a first half rich in chances for both sides. The Mackems then gained confidence, forcing Alisson into several decisive interventions. It was only logical that Talbi broke…
In the first leg of the second round of the Copa del Rey, Villarreal faced Atlético Antoniano, a team from the fourth division. After being held to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time by a brave and well-organized team, the Yellow Submarine had to wait for the penalty shootout to make the difference (3-5). Coming on in the 111th minute of extra time, Ilyes Akhomach played a decisive role in this outcome. Designated as the last shooter, the Moroccan international did not falter as he stepped up. With a perfectly executed shot, he caught Matías Árbol off…
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As Souffian El Karouani continues to deliver strong performances with FC Utrecht, his name is increasingly circulating among several interested clubs. This is a situation that his agent, Mahmoud El Boustati, fully understands given the level displayed by the Moroccan international over the past two seasons. “I understand that his name is being linked to different clubs. He had a very good season last year and his statistics are even better this year,” explains El Boustati, highlighting his player’s consistent progress. Despite this rise in profile and the growing interest from abroad, the agent emphasizes the current priority of the…
As the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 approaches, set to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, the national women’s team faced South Africa on Tuesday, December 2, as part of their preparation. For the third consecutive time, Morocco will host the continental tournament, which will also serve as a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup. Under the guidance of Jorge Vilda, the Atlas Lionesses took on South Africa at the Grand Stadium of Agadir. Against a nation accustomed to major African competitions, the Moroccans lost 2-0. The South Africans made the difference late in the…
Invited as a special guest on After Foot this Tuesday on RMC, Mehdi Benatia spoke at length about the sensitive issue of the release of African players for the CAN 2025. With two crucial matches approaching against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League (December 9) and Monaco in Ligue 1 (December 14), the sporting director of OM explained his desire to retain his internationals until these deadlines. A clear position, especially as key players like Nayef Aguerd and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are involved in a potential call-up. “All clubs are working in the same direction: trying to keep as many internationals…
Following the victory of the Atlas Lions against Comoros (3-1) in their opening match of the Arab Cup 2025, Tarik Sektioui expressed satisfaction with the result, but he particularly wanted to commend his team’s ability to stay focused despite very challenging preparation conditions. “We suffered a lot to reach the stadium. We were stuck on the bus for an hour and were also deprived of a player who was supposed to start. We couldn’t give the pre-match speech and arrived only a few minutes before the warm-up began,” revealed the coach.This unusual context, however, did not prevent Morocco from quickly…
Karim El Berkaoui got his tournament off to a perfect start by being named Man of the Match in Morocco’s victory over Comoros (3-1) on the first day of Group B. The Moroccan striker not only found the back of the net just before halftime, but he also embodied a constant threat in offensive phases, with his movement, game reading, and presence in the box. In a match that was largely controlled, the Atlas Lions quickly took the lead thanks to a header from Bouftini off a corner from Oussama Tannane (5th minute), followed by a shot from Tissoudali from…
Morocco makes a perfectly controlled entry into the Arab Cup 2025 by winning 3-1 against Comoros on the first day of Group B. From the kickoff, the Atlas Lions imposed their tempo and displayed their ambitions. A coherent pressing game, a high block, and direct play quickly suffocated their opponents, who were unable to withstand the speed of Moroccan execution. It took only five minutes for the scoreboard to light up. From a superb corner delivered by Oussama Tannane, Bouftini surged in and powered a header to open the scoring (5th minute, 1-0). Six minutes later, the same combination bore…
Starting this Monday, December 1, at St Andrew’s Stadium, Othmane Maamma quickly made his mark. In the 13th minute, perfectly set up at the edge of the box, the young Lion strikes a powerful shot that forces Birmingham goalkeeper James Beadle into a crucial save. This first clear chance reflects the desire and boldness of the Moroccan midfielder, who was very active throughout the match. Throughout the game, Maamma was enterprising, making numerous offensive initiatives and pushing forward. His efforts were eventually rewarded when, with Watford trailing 2-0, he reduced the deficit, reigniting hope for his team. This glimmer of…