Author: La Redaction
PSV Eindhoven made a significant impact this weekend by winning on Feyenoord’s turf (2-3), thanks to an exceptional hat-trick from Ismail Saibari. The Moroccan international shone brightly in a spectacular clash held at De Kuip, delivering a prestigious victory for his team. The kickoff was delayed due to papers thrown onto the pitch, but from the very first minutes, Saibari ignited the match. Well-served by Mauro Júnior, he swiftly eliminated his defender before scoring with a right-footed shot from outside the box (0-1). Feyenoord attempted to respond, notably claiming two penalties before halftime, but to no avail. Upon returning from…
FC Volendam recorded a crucial victory (3-0) against the bottom team, Heracles Almelo, in a pivotal Eredivisie match (10th round). The home team’s success was largely orchestrated by a remarkable performance from Moroccan midfielder Nordin Bukala, who was both a scorer and an offensive catalyst. In a match where both teams struggled to find the breakthrough, it was Bukala who unlocked the situation, allowing Volendam to gain a psychological advantage just before halftime (42′). From a well-taken corner by Robin van Cruijsen, Mawouna Amevor deflected the ball to the far post, where Bukala, left unmarked, simply had to push the…
Olympique de Marseille suffered another defeat on Saturday night at the Bollaert Stadium, losing 2-1 to RC Lens. Despite a strong start and an opening goal from Mason Greenwood, the Marseille side eventually collapsed, conceding a penalty and then a goal from a corner. Captain for the night, Nayef Aguerd delivered a clear and honest analysis after the match. “I think we need to stick together. The score doesn’t reflect the game we played. We played well. We’re disappointed with the result — it came down to small details… we knew it would be tough at Lens. We showed that…
The Moroccan U17 national team delivered a strong performance against Venezuela on Saturday, October 25, in the United Arab Emirates, in a friendly match that ended in a 3-3 draw. The Atlas Cubs, reigning African champions, opened the scoring in the 12th minute thanks to an own goal by Eider Barrios. FUS Rabat midfielder Abdelali Eddaoudi doubled the lead in the 40th minute with a well-placed strike. Late in the game, as Morocco trailed, AS Monaco winger Nahel Haddani snatched an equalizer in the 90th minute, allowing his team to avoid defeat. This match is part of the training camp…
Paris Saint-Germain returned to winning ways in Ligue 1 this Saturday with a convincing 3-0 victory away at Brest. The win was clear and well-deserved, highlighted by a brace from Achraf Hakimi, the undisputed man of the match at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. After two consecutive draws in the league, Luis Enrique’s side needed a result to get back on track. Despite a cautious start and a few defensive scares, PSG eventually made the difference thanks to the Moroccan international. First set up by Vitinha, Hakimi opened the scoring with a perfectly controlled low shot in the 29th minute. Ten…
The Moroccan national team wrapped up the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by winning all of its group matches. With a 1-0 victory over Congo-Brazzaville on Tuesday night in Rabat, the Atlas Lions extended their unbeaten run to 16 matches, surpassing the previous record held by Spain and Germany. Dominant from the very start, Hoalid Regragui’s men created numerous chances — notably through Saibari, Ben Seghir, and Brahim Diaz — but failed to convert them before the break. On the right flank, Achraf Hakimi was particularly active, making several overlapping runs and delivering a number of dangerous crosses. The breakthrough came…
As part of the U20 World Cup quarter-finals, the Moroccan national team delivered a remarkable performance by eliminating the United States, considered one of the favourites to win the tournament. Having convincingly defeated Italy 3-0 in the Round of 16, Team USA was seen as a major obstacle. But the Lion Cubs, who had already knocked out Spain, Brazil, and South Korea, once again demonstrated their solidity and efficiency to secure a well-deserved place in the semi-finals. Zahouani breaks the deadlock The match started at a high tempo, with the American team showing great aggression in the duels. But the…
Zakaria El Ouahdi’s European evening came to a premature end on Thursday during the 2nd matchday of the Europa League between Genk and Ferencvaros. A quarter of an hour before the final whistle, the Moroccan international fell heavily on his shoulder and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher, to the applause of the crowd at the Cegeka Arena. Quickly taken to the hospital, the right-back underwent tests to determine the severity of his injury. While there were initial fears of a broken collarbone, the results turned out to be less serious: the player’s shoulder was dislocated and a…
Morocco’s 2-1 victory over Brazil at the U20 World Cup in Chile came as a surprise and sparked numerous reactions from the Seleção. Outplayed by a solid and clinical Moroccan side, the young Brazilians now see their future in the tournament under threat. A disappointment for the Seleção At the end of the match, midfielder Iago acknowledged the difficulty of the clash against the Atlas Cubs: “We knew it would be a very difficult match against Morocco. We leave with the pain of defeat, that’s for sure. We approached these first two games as two finals.” The player emphasized the…
A perfect run in the group of death Qualification is already secured after just two matches. Placed in the daunting Group C, nicknamed the “group of death,” Morocco’s national U20 team under Mohamed Ouahbi has impressed. The Lion Cubs first defeated Spain (2-0) before toppling Brazil (2-1). Their final match will be against Mexico, but the job is already done: with two victories, Morocco is guaranteed to finish top. Behind them, Mexico sit on two points, while Brazil and Spain have just one each. A Mexican victory on the final matchday would therefore eliminate two giants of world football —…