Author: La Redaction
Having joined Dinamo Zagreb on a free transfer this summer, Moroccan international Samy Mmaee endured a tough evening during Matchday 7 of the Champions League. Facing Arsenal, the Croatian side failed to trouble an in-form English team that dominated the game at the Emirates Stadium. Undefeated at home in the Champions League this season (three wins from three matches), Arsenal entered the encounter aiming to solidify their qualification for the Round of 16. The Gunners didn’t need to exert themselves much against a Zagreb team undergoing a rebuilding phase. This match also marked Fabio Cannavaro’s European debut as head coach…
USL Dunkerque secured an impressive 3-1 victory against Haguenau in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France, in a match played at the Parc des Sports de Haguenau. The game was marked by a strong team performance from Dunkerque, with Moroccan international Yacine Bammou playing a decisive role. Initially on the bench, the 33-year-old, who has seven caps for the Atlas Lions, came on in the 66th minute and sealed the match with a goal in stoppage time (90+7’). With this win, USL Dunkerque advances to the Round of 16, where they will face LOSC, a Ligue 1…
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a remarkable performance, winning 4-2 against Manchester City at the Parc des Princes after being down 2-0. A dramatic turnaround that sees the Parisians move into the qualification play-off zone, with a more comfortable position ahead of their trip to Stuttgart next week. The Parisian goals came from Ousmane Dembélé (56’), Bradley Barcola (60’), Joao Neves (78’), and Sergio Ramos (90+3’). The latter, heavily involved, scored in the final minutes to seal his team’s victory. Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi almost added his name to the list of scorers. In the first half, he thought he had opened…
The Al-Nasr club has officially announced the termination of the contract with Moroccan midfielder Adel Taarabt. In a statement released today, the club indicated that this decision was made by mutual agreement between both parties. “It has been agreed between Al-Nasr Football Company and the player Adel Taarabt to terminate the employment contract concluded between them by mutual consent. Al-Nasr expresses its sincere gratitude to the player for his time at the club, wishing him all the best and success in his football career,” read the official statement. This season, Adel Taarabt played 16 matches, scoring 8 goals and providing…
The Moroccan player Zouheir El-Moutaraji shone in the match between the Egyptian club Pharco Football Club and league leaders Al Ahly, scoring a superb goal that helped his team secure a 1-1 draw in the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League. El-Moutaraji, who had already scored three times against Al Ahly when playing for Wydad Casablanca (CAF Champions League: 2020 semi-final and 2022 final), returned to haunt the Egyptian giants, this time in the colors of Pharco. He opened the scoring with a precise strike from outside the box that Al Ahly’s goalkeeper, Mohamed El Shenawy, couldn’t stop despite…
The young Moroccan central defender Ayman El Wafi, currently playing for FC Lugano in Switzerland, is attracting the attention of several European clubs. At just 20 years old, the player is closely followed by Club Brugge (Belgium), Fortuna Sittard (Netherlands), and UD Las Palmas (Spain), according to reports from the Spanish outlet Revelo and its sports journalist Matteo Moretto. Club Brugge, a solid second in the Belgian Pro League, appears particularly interested in the Moroccan defender’s profile. Known for its ambitious recruitment policy and strong performances in European competitions, the club could provide El Wafi with an ideal platform to…
As part of the 13th round of the UAE Pro League, Al Ain hosted Al Nasr in a match largely dominated by the home team, who secured a convincing 4-1 victory at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. Starting the game, Moroccan international Sofiane Rahimi was one of the key contributors to Al Ain’s success. The Atlas Lion scored a brace, netting his team’s second goal in the 24th minute, before providing an assist to Mohamed Awad Alla Hassan Ibrahim in the 72nd minute and sealing the score with a fourth goal in the 76th minute. With this impressive performance, Rahimi…
Omar El Hilali has been named in the Team of the Week for Matchday 20 of La Liga, as selected by the Spanish sports daily Marca. The Moroccan player occupies the right-back position in this lineup, which is dominated by Real Madrid players, including the presence of Kylian Mbappé. Last weekend, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory against Valladolid at the RCDE Stadium. A key starter, El Hilali played the full match, contributing to his team’s strong performance. At just 21 years old, the Moroccan U23 international has established himself as a key player for Espanyol. This season,…
NEC Nijmegen’s coach, Roger Meijer, affirmed that Sami Ouaissa’s stunning goal against Fortuna Sittard last Sunday was not merely a stroke of luck, but the result of hard work, rigorous training, and the young Moroccan player’s talent, combined with his powerful shooting ability. At just 20 years old, Sami Ouaissa scored a brilliant free-kick after earning it through an individual effort. He was named Man of the Match and received praise from the Dutch media, football experts, and, most notably, his coach, Roger Meijer, who stated: “Sami trains a lot on long-range shots during open play, but not specifically…
After missing PSG’s 2-1 victory at the Bollaert Stadium against Lens on Matchday 18 of Ligue 1 last Saturday, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi is expected to be available for the Champions League clash against Manchester City this Wednesday. The Atlas Lion, along with Marquinhos and Ousmane Dembélé, did not take part in the trip to Lens, where PSG managed to overturn the Sang et Or thanks to goals from Fabian Ruiz and Bradley Barcola. Hakimi’s presence comes at the perfect time for Luis Enrique, who will rely on the Moroccan defender’s speed and tactical intelligence to compete against Pep Guardiola’s…