Author: La Redaction
RC Lens will have to do without Neil El Aynaoui for the 16th round of Ligue 1. The Moroccan midfielder is suffering from a hamstring injury. Will Still, coach of the Sang et Or, confirmed his unavailability: “Neil will undergo a scan at 5 p.m., but he will not be in the squad on Sunday.” This absence comes at the worst possible time for Lens, currently 7th in the standings, as they face 9th-placed Toulouse, led by Zakaria Aboukhlal. El Aynaoui’s injury is a significant blow for Lens, which will need to reorganize its midfield for an important match in…
OGC Nice secured a valuable victory on Friday evening by defeating Stade Rennais 3-2 during the 16th round of Ligue 1. The Aiglons displayed remarkable efficiency in the first half, proving lethal against a Rennes side determined to take points from the Allianz Riviera. With this success, Franck Haise’s men continue their upward trajectory and are now just three points behind AS Monaco, currently third in the standings. Sofiane Diop continues to establish himself as a key figure in Nice’s attack this season. Scoring his fourth goal of the campaign, following those against Saint-Étienne, Lille, and Lyon, the Moroccan international…
Moroccan midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi is on the verge of resuming full training with Bologna FC. Following surgery for a cervical hernia last October, the player has been focused on his rehabilitation and regaining fitness. According to Italian media, El Azzouzi spent his New Year’s Eve in the gym, continuing his intensive work to be ready to rejoin the team. The Atlas Lion is expected to return on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, when Bologna resumes training at the Niccolò Galli Training Center. This marks an important milestone for both the club and the player, who aims to regain top form…
Wydad Casablanca has reportedly reached an agreement with Renaissance Berkane to secure the services of Moroccan goalkeeper Munir El Mohamedi for the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled this summer, according to information reported by Hesport. This transfer falls under FIFA’s special transfer window, designed to allow participating clubs to strengthen their squads for the prestigious tournament. Wydad, eager to build a competitive team, is currently intensifying its efforts to attract other high-profile players. FIFA recently approved a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10, 2025, enabling players whose contracts expire on June 30 to join teams qualified for…
The Turkish club Fenerbahçe has clearly outlined its demands for Al-Nassr to secure the services of Youssef En-Nesyri. According to the Turkish outlet Fanatik, two options have been proposed to the Saudi club to finalize this highly anticipated transfer. Al-Nassr, seeking to strengthen its already star-studded attack featuring players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, has made the Moroccan international a top priority. However, Fenerbahçe will only part ways with its striker under one of the following conditions: 1. A direct transfer for a fee set at €40 million, or 2. A financial deal combined with a player exchange, where…
Zouhair El Moutaraji made a strong impression during the 7th round of the Egyptian Premier League. The Moroccan player scored his first goal for Pharco, securing a valuable 2-1 win over Smouha, where his compatriot Abdelkabir El Ouadi also plays. The match took place at the Harras El-Hedoud Stadium in Alexandria. The game began with Smouha dominating, spearheaded by Abdelkabir El Ouadi. He had a goal disallowed for offside in the 11th minute. Shortly after, El Ouadi redeemed himself by initiating a decisive counterattack. His pass into the box was converted by Mahmoud Saber, setting up Beninese player Dodo Dokou…
Napoli is closely monitoring Reda Belahyane, the Moroccan midfielder from Hellas Verona, who has had an impressive start to the Serie A season with 17 appearances and 2 assists. Valued at approximately €12 million, the player presents an appealing opportunity to strengthen Napoli’s midfield, which lacks depth. Hellas Verona’s sporting director, Sean Sogliano, commented on Belahyane: “Reda has shown his full potential since the start of the season. He manages to stay consistent in a team fighting to avoid relegation.” Napoli is reportedly planning a gradual integration of Belahyane, pairing him with experienced players like Lobotka and Anguissa, while ensuring…
Following Leicester City’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the 19th round of the Premier League, Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss shared his thoughts on his performance at the King Power Stadium. Despite receiving praise from Pep Guardiola, the Citizens’ manager, the young Foxes midfielder remained humble. “Guardiola said he was impressed with my performance today, but not me. Because I know myself, and that’s the player I am. I have to show that every week,” El Khannouss stated, as reported by PlaySports. His comments reflect the demanding mindset of the Paris Olympics bronze medalist, who is determined to make…
FC Nantes has officially announced the arrival of Ahmed Kantari, a 39-year-old former Moroccan international, as the assistant coach for the first team led by Antoine Kombouaré. Olivier Blondel, the new goalkeeping coach, also joins the Canaries’ technical staff. This announcement marks a significant step for the club as they resume training on Monday, December 30, with the aim of turning their season around in Ligue 1. Kantari, who recently stepped down as head coach of Valenciennes in November, brings a wealth of experience gained both as a player and a coach. His appointment at FC Nantes comes at a…
The 16th round of the Botola Pro concluded with the highly anticipated clash between RS Berkane and Raja Casablanca, held at the Municipal Stadium of Berkane. The Oranges claimed a 2-0 victory, solidifying their dominance at the start of the second phase of the season. Against a Raja side lacking offensive inspiration, RS Berkane controlled the game with authority. Ayoub Khairi opened the scoring, followed by Issoufou Dayo, who converted a penalty to seal the win. This triumph marks Berkane’s 12th victory of the season, cementing their position as league leaders with 39 points. Meanwhile, Raja remains stuck in 8th…