Author: La Redaction
At Mandela National Stadium, Morocco secured their spot in the CHAN 2024 final by edging out Senegal in a tense penalty shootout (5-3). It was a nail-biting qualification, as the Atlas Lions faced a determined Senegalese side. Quickly trailing after Layousse Samb (16th minute) put the Lions of Teranga ahead, Tarik Sektioui’s men responded with a superb volley from Saber Bougrine (23rd minute), leveling the score before halftime. In the second half, the game shifted with Louadni’s sending-off. However, after a VAR review, the decision was overturned, allowing Morocco to maintain their numerical advantage. The Senegalese continued to press and…
With just days remaining before the transfer window closes, Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to secure the services of Bilal El Khannouss, the Moroccan attacking midfielder from Leicester City. Long linked with Crystal Palace, the 21-year-old could now change course and join Spurs, who have stepped up their efforts following several setbacks in other transfer targets. Tottenham’s new manager, Thomas Frank, saw Arsenal snatch Eberechi Eze for €79 million, while Argentine Nico Paz chose to remain at Como despite a significant offer. Faced with these setbacks, Tottenham’s leadership shifted their focus and identified El Khannouss as a credible target…
Pisa SC, newly promoted to Serie A, is active in the transfer market and has reportedly set its sights on Redouane Halhal, the Moroccan central defender from KV Mechelen. The 22-year-old Moroccan U23 international impressed last season during his loan at Helmond Sport before making his official debut with the Belgian club this summer. According to specialized media, initial contacts have been made between the Tuscan club and the player’s representatives. Halhal, valued for his strength and solidity in duels, has now become one of Pisa’s priority targets to strengthen their defense. Negotiations with Mechelen are still in the early…
Souffian El Karouani made a strong impression this weekend in the Eredivisie. The Moroccan left-back for FC Utrecht was a key figure in his team’s 4-1 victory over Excelsior, providing three assists. This standout performance is historic: one must go back to 2015 to find a Utrecht player involved in as many goals in a single match. Highly influential on his flank, El Karouani first set up Miguel Rodríguez from a corner for the opening goal, then delivered a precise cross to David Min to extend the lead. After halftime, he continued his masterclass by perfectly assisting Victor Jensen, who…
According to sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Bilal El Khannouss’ transfer to Crystal Palace is currently on hold, with tensions persisting between the management of Leicester City and Palace. Negotiations, which had already reached an advanced stage, have become complicated, delaying the completion of the deal. L’international marocain a clairement exprimé ses intentions : il souhaite quitter Leicester City pour relever un nouveau défi en Premier League. Si aucun accord n’a encore été trouvé, les supporters des Eagles espèrent un dénouement rapide dans les prochains jours.
This weekend, Neil El Aynaoui made his long-awaited debut with AS Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini in the match against Bologna. Coming on in the second half, the Moroccan midfielder quickly demonstrated his readiness and versatility, capable of playing both as a central midfielder and behind the forwards. But it was his statement to the Italian site planetaroma.net regarding the Moroccan national team that drew particular attention: “I have been in contact with the Moroccan national team coach, and I would be delighted to answer his call.” This announcement confirms that El Aynaoui could take part in the next gathering…
Olympique de Marseille finally secured their first victory of the Ligue 1 season this Saturday at the Vélodrome, claiming a 5-2 win over Paris FC. After the setback in Rennes on the opening day, the Olympians had to deal with the tense atmosphere surrounding the “Rabiot affair,” but young players like Bilal Nadir and Angel Gomes rose to the occasion both on the pitch and in front of the media. Coming on in the 63rd minute with OM still being held, the 21-year-old Moroccan midfielder immediately changed the course of the match. Sharp from his very first touches, Nadir drew…
Olympiakos kicked off their Super League season with a 2-0 victory over Asteras Tripolis at a behind-closed-doors Karaiskakis Stadium, a sanction carried over from last season’s cup final. A hard-fought win was finally sealed in the dying minutes thanks to Yusuf Yazici and Ayoub El Kaabi. After a tightly contested match, Yazici broke the deadlock in the 90th minute with a brilliant strike. Moments later (90+7), El Kaabi capitalized on a pass from Bruno to score the second goal and open his account for the season. The Moroccan striker, who was already close to scoring earlier (a goal ruled out…
Bournemouth have made a big splash in the transfer market by signing Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen. The Moroccan international has committed to a five-year deal with the Cherries, who spent around €29 million to secure his services. He becomes the club’s seventh summer signing, underlining their ambition to take a step forward in the Premier League. At 25, Adli arrives on England’s south coast with a strong reputation. Under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen, he played 143 matches and contributed to the historic 2023-2024 season, highlighted by a Bundesliga-Cup double and an unbeaten league campaign. Delivering decisive performances, he notably…
The future of Souffian El Karouani at FC Utrecht remains uncertain. The Moroccan left-back has attracted interest from several foreign clubs, including Spartak Moscow, while Olympique de Marseille and FC Porto are also reportedly monitoring his situation closely. Speaking on ESPN’s Tekengeld show, Daniël Man did not hide his enthusiasm regarding the Portuguese and French options: “These are two fantastic clubs, with two fantastic coaches in charge. So Marseille and FC Porto seem to me like two clubs where you would definitely want to play.” As for the Russian option, it seems very real. According to Man: “We checked with…