Author: La Redaction
For the 23rd matchday of the Greek championship, Moroccan international Ayoub El Kaabi scored a brace in Olympiakos’ dominant 4-0 victory over Panserraikos. The Moroccan forward first found the net in the 20th minute after seeing his penalty saved by Katsikas, before slotting in the rebound. Seven minutes later, acting as a true poacher, he capitalized on a ball that bounced off the crossbar to score his second goal. A week after going goalless against Asteras Tripolis, El Kaabi regained his scoring touch and helped Olympiakos return to winning ways. Chiquinho (53′) and Gelson Martins (75′) also contributed to…
After being sidelined for several months due to a serious injury, Amine Adli made his return to the pitch this Saturday in the highly anticipated clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, part of the 22nd round of the Bundesliga. The Moroccan international came on in the 85th minute and took part in a hard-fought match that ended in a goalless draw (0-0) at the BayArena. Amine Adli did not hide his joy at being back in competition after such a long absence. “I was happy to return with the team and to be back on the BayArena pitch. I…
AS Monaco secured a resounding 7-1 victory against FC Nantes on Matchday 22 of Ligue 1. After a challenging start, the Monégasques took advantage of their numerical superiority to take control of the match and cruise to an emphatic win, highlighted by a hat-trick from Mika Biereth. While Biereth stole the spotlight with his performance, Eliesse Ben Seghir also played a crucial role. Returning to the starting lineup after several games without a start, the young Moroccan forward showcased his full potential. Dynamic and technically skilled, he proved to be a real asset for his team, using his dribbling ability…
QPR handed Derby County a heavy 4-0 defeat on Friday night at Loftus Road, marking a tough start for John Eustace at the helm of the Rams. Inspired by a brilliant Ilias Chair, the Londoners quickly took the lead with an unstoppable strike from the Moroccan midfielder in the first half. Minutes later, Koki Saito doubled the advantage after excellent work from Chair, giving the hosts a comfortable lead at halftime. In the second half, the Rangers continued their dominance. Chair netted his second goal of the night with a close-range finish, confirming his resurgence after a dry spell in…
The Moroccan U17 national team secured the Antalya Youth Cup 2025 trophy after defeating Slovakia (3-1) on Friday, February 14, in the final matchday of the friendly tournament. With this victory, the Atlas Lion Cubs finished at the top of the standings with six points. After an initial loss to the Czech Republic (0-1), they bounced back by defeating Uzbekistan (1-0) before overcoming Slovakia. The Slovaks finished second with four points, edging out the Czech Republic on goal difference, while Uzbekistan ended at the bottom with three points. This tournament allowed head coach Nabil Baha to assess his squad and…
Real Betis made a strong statement by winning 3-0 away at KAA Gent in the Europa Conference League Round of 16. This valuable victory puts the Andalusian club in an ideal position ahead of the return leg. After a balanced first half, the Seville side accelerated after the break, with Antony opening the scoring in the 47th minute. Bakambu doubled the lead in the 71st minute, before Sergi Altimira sealed the victory in the 84th minute. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli was one of the key contributors to this performance. Starting for Manuel Pellegrini, the Moroccan international delivered an accomplished display on the…
Real Sociedad took a step closer to qualification by winning away against Midtjylland (2-1) in the Europa League Round of 16. The Basque club quickly took the lead thanks to Brais Méndez (11′, from the penalty spot), before Takefusa Kubo doubled the advantage in the 31st minute. The Danes responded before halftime with a goal from Buksa (38′), but it was not enough to turn the game around against a well-organized Real Sociedad team. Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd, initially on the bench, came on at the start of the second half (46′), replacing Pacheco. A like-for-like change made by Imanol…
As part of the 16th round of the UAE Pro League, Soufiane Rahimi once again made his mark with Al Ain FC, opening the scoring against Al Ittihad Kalba. The Moroccan international set his team on the path to a convincing 3-1 victory, further cementing his excellent form this season. Rahimi found the net in the 22nd minute, heading in a precise cross from Bandar Al Ahbabi, leaving goalkeeper Sultan Al Mantheri with no chance. His teammates Kouame Kouadio (40’) and A. Gamarra (44’) extended the lead before Ghaedi (53’) pulled one back for Kalba. With this goal, Rahimi now…
The draw for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations took place this Thursday at the CAF headquarters. This edition, which will be held in Ivory Coast from April 26 to May 18, 2025, will bring together 13 African nations competing for the continental title and a qualification for the U-20 World Cup. Morocco finds itself in a highly competitive Group B alongside Nigeria (7 titles), Egypt (4 titles), and South Africa. This group promises to be particularly fierce, with opponents well-versed in major competitions. Meanwhile, Senegal, the defending champion, will face Zambia, Kenya, and Sierra Leone in Group C,…
The Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam is about to finalize the extension of Rayane Bounida (18 years old). After tough negotiations, both parties have reportedly reached an agreement, and the young attacking midfielder is expected to sign a new three-year contract, with an additional option. The club managed to convince the young Moroccan-origin player, Bounida, by offering him an attractive sports project aligned with his development ambitions. The player, who is currently playing with Jong Ajax, will be included in the first-team preparations for next season. This extension now sends a strong signal to other young talents at the club. Despite…