Author: La Redaction
FIFA announced on Tuesday the final details for the draw of the 2026 World Cup. It will take place on December 5 in Washington and will determine the composition of the 12 groups of 4 teams that will make up the final phase, consisting of the 48 qualified teams. Morocco will be in Pot 2, alongside Croatia, Colombia, Senegal, Switzerland, and Japan. This seeding ranking was established based on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking published on November 19, 2025. As expected, the three host nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – are directly placed in Pot 1 and assigned…
Despite the defeat (0-2) against Benfica in the Champions League, Fred Grim mainly focuses on the performance of Rayane Bounida, one of the highlights of the evening. The Dutch coach believes that the 19-year-old midfielder once again distinguished himself in a challenging European context. “It was a real Champions League match,” explains Grim. “We received support from the fans, and the team continued to play despite the tough blows.” Although the opening goal quickly went in favor of the Portuguese, Grim claims to have remained attentive to his players’ reactions: “We had chances to come back, but we ended up…
Rayane Bounida made his first start in the Champions League this Tuesday, despite Ajax’s defeat to Benfica (0-2). At just 19 years old, the young Moroccan-born attacking midfielder was one of the few to stand out for the Dutch side, with several dangerous actions and a performance that left an impression. After the match, Bounida displayed a mix of frustration and pride: “You never want to lose, especially for a first match as a starter. But I’m happy to have been able to play and show my qualities. If it had been perfect, I would have scored three.” The player…
A breakout star of the U20 World Cup and scorer of a brace in the final, Yassir Zabiri spoke to the Spanish daily AS, reflecting on his journey, his ambitions, and his admiration for Spanish football. At just 20 years old, the Moroccan forward from Famalicão is now seen as one of the most promising talents of his generation. A dream come true “Football is everything I have,” says Zabiri, still riding the momentum of his U20 World Cup title. Trained in Marrakech and later at the Mohammed VI Academy, he considers the latter to be the real turning point…
The situation of Chadi Riad continues to prompt caution at Crystal Palace. The Moroccan defender, who suffered a serious injury to his cruciate ligaments last season, is still struggling to regain lasting physical stability, alternating between sessions with the professional group and individualized training. The London club is proceeding with great restraint to avoid any relapse. Arriving last summer from Real Betis for around 16 million euros, the Atlas Lion quickly saw his English adventure take a turn. Injured in the medial collateral ligament during his second match, he then attempted a return after several months of absence, only to…
Injured in his left ankle at the beginning of November during the fourth matchday of the Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, Achraf Hakimi is working tirelessly to return as soon as possible. The Moroccan international has a clear goal: to be available on December 21, 2025, for Morocco’s opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros. A more reassuring health status than expected Three weeks after his injury, Hakimi is showing encouraging signs. The pain has significantly decreased, and the inflammation is gradually subsiding. The player remains optimistic and believes that his recovery is on…
Angers SCO secured their first away victory of the season by defeating Toulouse FC 1-0 at the Stadium during the 13th round of Ligue 1. Decisive and omnipresent, Yassin Belkhdim once again played a central role in Angers’ success. Speaking to Ligue 1+ after the match, the Moroccan midfielder summarized the team’s spirit: “We are very happy with this first away victory. We were eager to go and get it. What’s beautiful is that we have the Dalle Angevine, we suffer together, and we have all been supportive of each other.” Starting and present on the pitch until the final…
The Wydad Athletic Club has made a perfect start to its group stage in the CAF Cup, winning 3-0 against Nairobi United this Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium. This controlled victory allows the Reds to take the lead in their group right from the first matchday. The Casablanca team wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 3rd minute, Ayoub Boucheta opened the scoring, taking advantage of a well-managed start to the match. Just before halftime, Mohamed Bouchouari doubled the lead in the 44th minute, giving WAC a comfortable advantage at the break. In the second…
Nairobi United is set to experience a historic encounter this Sunday against Wydad AC in the group stage of the Confederation Cup. In their first continental participation, the Kenyans are taking on one of the giants of African football, backed by stars like Hakim Ziyech, Nordin Amrabat, Thembinkosi Lorch, and Stéphane Aziz Ki. Despite the gap in experience, coach Salim Ali believes in the possibility of an upset.“Getting this far shows that we are ready to face one of the biggest clubs in Africa,” he explains, pleased with the momentum of his team.Confident, he claims to have identified weaknesses in…
The Renaissance Sportive de Berkane has perfectly launched its campaign in the African Champions League by decisively defeating Zambia’s Power Dynamos on Saturday. At the Berkane Sports Complex, Mouine Chaâbani’s men secured a clear 3-0 victory in this first match of Group A. The opening goal came in the 14th minute when defender Aaron Katebel inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net, giving the Oranges the lead. Two minutes later, Berkane doubled their advantage thanks to Mounir Chouiar, who was perfectly served and clinical in the box. In the second half, the Berkanis continued to dominate the proceedings before…