Author: La Redaction
LOSC was eliminated from the French Cup by Dunkirk (1-1, 2-4 on penalties) on their home turf, following a dramatic scenario. Despite a late opening goal, the Dogues conceded an equalizer in the 90+6 minute before losing in the penalty shootout. Dunkirk came out strong from the start. In the 12th minute, Yacine Bammou had an early opportunity, but Meunier made a crucial clearance. Lille then had a huge chance in the 23rd minute: taking advantage of a missed clearance, Jonathan David struck the crossbar before Sahraoui tried to finish it off, but Sangante saved his team. Thanks to multiple…
Ibrahim Salah stood out in the Round of 16 of the French Cup against Troyes, at the Stade de l’Aube, contributing to Brest’s qualification (2-1). On loan from Rennes, the Moroccan international was involved in the opening goal in the 49th minute. Starting the play, he combined with Romain Faivre before finishing it off to give his team the lead (0-1). The Troyes side quickly responded, equalizing in the 55th minute with an own goal by Magnetti. In the end, Brest secured qualification in injury time thanks to a goal from Sima (90+2). Placed in midfield by Eric Roy, the…
Moroccan attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, 20, has been named Young Player of the Year in the Belgian league for the second time during the Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Brussels. El Khannouss, who played for Genk last season and transferred to Leicester City in August, was awarded 268 points. This recognition rewards his talent and progress. After impressing at Genk, where he established himself as one of the best young talents in the Pro League, El Khannouss continues his strong performance in the Premier League. Leicester City, who invested in him to strengthen their midfield, is pleased with his…
New Lazio Rome recruit, Reda Belahyane, has inherited the symbolic number 21 at the Italian club. In a statement, the Moroccan midfielder expressed his respect for Sergej Milinković-Savić, a former club legend, while affirming his determination to honor the number on the pitch. “Yes, I know it was an important number at Lazio; it belonged to Savić, a club legend, and I have a lot of respect for him. I hope to honor this number. I’ve always liked it—even when I played at Nice, I wanted to take the 21, but at the time, since I was young, they didn’t…
Arriving on loan from Bayern Munich, Adam Aznou took part in his first training session with Real Valladolid on Tuesday morning. The young left-back met his new teammates during a session held at the auxiliary facilities of the Nuevo José Zorrilla stadium. Under the guidance of Diego Cocca, the Moroccan international quickly integrated into the group, displaying his eagerness and determination. His arrival aims to strengthen the left side of the defense as Valladolid prepares for its upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano, scheduled for Friday, February 7, in Vallecas as part of La Liga’s 23rd matchday. With this first training…
Feyenoord is about to finalize the signing of Oussama Targhalline, who will join the Dutch club from Le Havre AC. The 22-year-old Moroccan midfielder is expected in Rotterdam in the coming hours to complete his transfer. A versatile player, Targhalline can operate in multiple midfield positions but prefers a more defensive role. His arrival aims to increase competition in the midfield, particularly in the defensive midfield position, where Feyenoord lacks depth. Trained at the Mohammed VI Academy, the Moroccan joined Olympique de Marseille before being loaned to Alanyaspor in Turkey, then transferred to Le Havre in 2022. Since arriving in…
Ryan Mmaee’s loan at SK Rapid has come to an early end after a series of injuries hampered the Moroccan forward’s progress at the Austrian club. Having joined last September from Stoke City, the 27-year-old unfortunately struggled with recurring physical setbacks. From his very first training session with SK Rapid, Mmaee suffered an injury that forced him to stop. A few weeks later, another injury further delayed his progress. When he finally returned to the pitch during a friendly match against Levadia Tallinn in winter, he was forced to leave the game prematurely due to new muscular issues. With international…
Just minutes before the winter transfer window closed, Torino FC officially announced the signing of Amine Salama from Stade de Reims. The Moroccan forward joins the Piedmontese club on loan until the end of the season, with a purchase option set at €4 million. This move comes as part of a strategic approach for Torino, currently 11th in the Serie A standings, as they aim to strengthen their squad without spending excessively during this often challenging transfer period. Salama, who primarily plays as a forward but can also operate on the wings, could bring versatility and freshness to a team…
AS Roma announced the arrival of left-back Anass Salah-Eddine, originally from Morocco, from FC Twente. The 22-year-old player has signed a permanent contract with the Italian club and will wear the number 34 under the giallorossi colors. This season, he played 29 matches in all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists. In total, he leaves FC Twente with a record of 52 appearances, 2 goals, and 6 assists. His transfer was finalized just minutes before the transfer window closed at 11:00 PM GMT. He was still undergoing thorough medical exams 15 minutes before the market closed. Salah-Eddine, who…
Achraf Bencharki, the Moroccan international winger, expressed his great joy after joining the Egyptian giants Al Ahly, which he considers the “Club of the Century.” In an interview with the club’s official website, he revealed that he made this decision after serious reflection, emphasizing that he is “really happy to be part of this team with a rich history and remarkable achievements on African, Arab, and global levels.” Bencharki also explained that his choice to join Al Ahly was motivated by his desire to win major titles such as the CAF Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. “I…