Author: La Redaction
The Moroccan full-back Omar El Hilali reached a symbolic milestone this weekend by playing his 100th official match for Espanyol Barcelona. A personal pride for the player trained at the club, who continues to establish himself as a key figure in the Catalan dressing room. Despite the defeat against Villarreal, this match will remain special for the Moroccan defender. “I still remember my first match against Albacete. It was a very special moment, but I never imagined I would reach 100 matches,” he confides emotionally. “It’s the result of hard work and all the efforts made. I am really very…
The Moroccan national futsal team once again raised the colors of the Kingdom high during the Islamic Solidarity Games, held in Riyadh from November 3 to 11, 2025. Under the leadership of Hicham Dguig, the team had a remarkable journey, successively dominating Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia before succumbing in the final to Iran (5-0). Undeafeated until the final match, the Atlas Lions impressed with their collective play, intensity, and unyielding mentality. With key players like Soufiane El Mesrar, Bilal El Bakkali, and Soufiane Bourite, Morocco demonstrated the strength of its project and confirmed its status as a reference point…
The Atlas Cubs continue their journey in the U17 World Cup. Qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, Nabil Baha’s players will face the United States this Friday, November 14, at 4:45 PM, on the pitch at Aspire Zone Pitch 7 in Doha. After a challenging start to the tournament against Japan (2-0) and Portugal (6-0), Morocco made a spectacular comeback by crushing New Caledonia (16-0), marking the largest victory in the history of the competition. This resounding success has restored confidence to the young Lions as they approach the knockout stage. Today’s opponent, the United States, has shown…
The Moroccan national team kicked off its November gathering on Monday, November 10, 2025, in anticipation of two friendly matches against Mozambique and Uganda, scheduled for November 14 and 18 at the Grand Stadium of Tangier. For this resumption, Hoalid Regragui brought together all the summoned players at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, where the first training session of the camp took place. For nearly an hour and a half, the Atlas Lions alternated between recovery work and technical exercises, in a focused atmosphere marked by positive energy and strong group cohesion. This initial session aimed to reactivate…
Suffering from a pubalgia that has been bothering him for several weeks, Nayef Aguerd remains under the watch of the Moroccan medical staff and that of Olympique de Marseille. Called up by Hoalid Regragui for the November gathering, the defender still traveled to Morocco, despite his injury, to undergo a complete medical assessment with the FRMF staff. It is worth noting that the Atlas Lions will face Mozambique and Uganda, but the player is expected to be rested to avoid any aggravation. The Moroccan international, already compromised during several matches with OM, may also miss the match against Nice. A…
The Moroccan U17 national team has qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA U17 World Cup, thanks to their impressive 16-0 victory over New Caledonia. After two defeats against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6), few believed in their chances of qualification. However, the Atlas Lions showed strength and character, achieving the largest victory of the tournament and completely reviving their World Cup campaign. This significant success allows Morocco to advance to the next round, where they will face a team that finished at the top of its group. This matchup promises to be much more competitive, against an…
CAF and PUMA Unveil “ITRI,” the Official Ball of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
The African Football Confederation (CAF) and PUMA have officially presented the official ball of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, named “ITRI.” Inspired by traditional Moroccan zellige art, this ball pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom through its iconic geometric patterns, while embodying the unity and passion that drive African football. The name ITRI, which means “star” in Amazigh, echoes the star of the Moroccan flag and the characteristic star motifs of zellige. Equipped with PUMA’s Orbita 6 technology, this ball combines ancestral craftsmanship with modern innovation. Its design perfectly illustrates the meeting of…
FC Utrecht achieved a prestigious victory this weekend, winning 2-1 against Ajax Amsterdam at the Stadion Galgenwaard during the 12th round of the Eredivisie. Brilliant on his left flank, Souffian El Karouani was the key player in this success. The Moroccan international provided two assists, including a stunning free kick that thrilled the entire stadium. Thanks to this victory, FC Utrecht climbs to 5th place in the standings, just one point behind Ajax. Having made a remarkable start to the season, El Karouani now has 3 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.
PSV Eindhoven continues its flawless run in the Eredivisie. Playing away at the AFAS Stadion, Peter Bosz’s men dominated AZ Alkmaar (1-5) during the 12th round of the championship. Once again a starter, Ismael Saibari made his mark in the 11th minute by providing an assist to Guus Til, who was perfectly set up to push the ball into the empty net. The Moroccan international, who has had an exceptional start to the season, now boasts 10 goals and 2 assists in 16 matches across all competitions. The PSV playmaker left the pitch in the 71st minute, receiving applause from…
Olympique de Marseille is already preparing for the winter transfer window and has marked a well-known name: Ismael Saibari. The Moroccan attacking midfielder from PSV Eindhoven has been appealing to Marseille’s management, Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia, for several months, who see him as an ideal profile to strengthen the offensive sector. With convincing performances in the Eredivisie and the Champions League, Saibari (24 years old) has established himself as a key player for PSV. Powerful, creative, and hard-working, he perfectly embodies the philosophy advocated by Roberto De Zerbi. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, OM is not alone in this…

