Author: La Redaction
The Moroccan national team continued its preparations on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a training session at the Grand Stadium of Tangier. Recently renovated, the venue welcomed the players of Hoalid Regragui, who came to explore its new facilities on the eve of the friendly match against Mozambique. On the impeccable pitch of the stadium, the Atlas Lions praised the quality of the infrastructure and the excellent working conditions provided by this reopening. With this modernization, the Grand Stadium of Tangier regains its status as a reference point and once again establishes itself as a major venue for football in…
Souffian El Karouani is increasingly attracting attention in Europe. The Moroccan left-back of FC Utrecht has had an impressive start to the season, scoring 3 goals and providing 13 assists in 22 matches. He will face Real Betis in the Europa League on November 27 at La Cartuja. This presents an ideal opportunity for the Andalusian club’s management to closely observe a player they have been tracking for several months. At 25 years old and under contract until June 2026, El Karouani has yet to extend his deal with FC Utrecht, and according to several sources, he does not intend…
The Atlas Lions completed their final training session on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. They will now head to Tangier, where they will face two friendly matches against Mozambique and then Uganda. This important trip will allow Hoalid Regragui to refine his choices and assess the fitness of his squad as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, which will be held in Morocco. This final session, led by the national coach, focused on several workshops centered around collective play. The coaching staff emphasized cohesion among players, coordination of movements, and fluidity of sequences. The…
The Moroccan full-back Omar El Hilali reached a symbolic milestone this weekend by playing his 100th official match for Espanyol Barcelona. A personal pride for the player trained at the club, who continues to establish himself as a key figure in the Catalan dressing room. Despite the defeat against Villarreal, this match will remain special for the Moroccan defender. “I still remember my first match against Albacete. It was a very special moment, but I never imagined I would reach 100 matches,” he confides emotionally. “It’s the result of hard work and all the efforts made. I am really very…
The Moroccan national futsal team once again raised the colors of the Kingdom high during the Islamic Solidarity Games, held in Riyadh from November 3 to 11, 2025. Under the leadership of Hicham Dguig, the team had a remarkable journey, successively dominating Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia before succumbing in the final to Iran (5-0). Undeafeated until the final match, the Atlas Lions impressed with their collective play, intensity, and unyielding mentality. With key players like Soufiane El Mesrar, Bilal El Bakkali, and Soufiane Bourite, Morocco demonstrated the strength of its project and confirmed its status as a reference point…
The Atlas Cubs continue their journey in the U17 World Cup. Qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, Nabil Baha’s players will face the United States this Friday, November 14, at 4:45 PM, on the pitch at Aspire Zone Pitch 7 in Doha. After a challenging start to the tournament against Japan (2-0) and Portugal (6-0), Morocco made a spectacular comeback by crushing New Caledonia (16-0), marking the largest victory in the history of the competition. This resounding success has restored confidence to the young Lions as they approach the knockout stage. Today’s opponent, the United States, has shown…
The Moroccan national team kicked off its November gathering on Monday, November 10, 2025, in anticipation of two friendly matches against Mozambique and Uganda, scheduled for November 14 and 18 at the Grand Stadium of Tangier. For this resumption, Hoalid Regragui brought together all the summoned players at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, where the first training session of the camp took place. For nearly an hour and a half, the Atlas Lions alternated between recovery work and technical exercises, in a focused atmosphere marked by positive energy and strong group cohesion. This initial session aimed to reactivate…
Suffering from a pubalgia that has been bothering him for several weeks, Nayef Aguerd remains under the watch of the Moroccan medical staff and that of Olympique de Marseille. Called up by Hoalid Regragui for the November gathering, the defender still traveled to Morocco, despite his injury, to undergo a complete medical assessment with the FRMF staff. It is worth noting that the Atlas Lions will face Mozambique and Uganda, but the player is expected to be rested to avoid any aggravation. The Moroccan international, already compromised during several matches with OM, may also miss the match against Nice. A…
The Moroccan U17 national team has qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA U17 World Cup, thanks to their impressive 16-0 victory over New Caledonia. After two defeats against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6), few believed in their chances of qualification. However, the Atlas Lions showed strength and character, achieving the largest victory of the tournament and completely reviving their World Cup campaign. This significant success allows Morocco to advance to the next round, where they will face a team that finished at the top of its group. This matchup promises to be much more competitive, against an…
CAF and PUMA Unveil “ITRI,” the Official Ball of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
The African Football Confederation (CAF) and PUMA have officially presented the official ball of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, named “ITRI.” Inspired by traditional Moroccan zellige art, this ball pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom through its iconic geometric patterns, while embodying the unity and passion that drive African football. The name ITRI, which means “star” in Amazigh, echoes the star of the Moroccan flag and the characteristic star motifs of zellige. Equipped with PUMA’s Orbita 6 technology, this ball combines ancestral craftsmanship with modern innovation. Its design perfectly illustrates the meeting of…
