Author: La Redaction
The chapter of Hoalid Regragui at the helm of the Atlas Lions has come to a close. Following the official announcement of his departure, reactions quickly poured in, starting with that of Achraf Hakimi, one of the key players of the national team, who wanted to pay a heartfelt tribute to the coach. On his social media, the PSG full-back praised the impact of the Moroccan coach and the legacy he left to the group: “Walid Regragui, thank you for the exceptional work you have done at the head of the Moroccan national team. Your leadership, passion, and vision have…
As had been anticipated for several days, Hoalid Regragui has officially announced his departure through a post on Instagram, confirming an outcome that the FRMF had long denied, even though the decision seemed already settled behind the scenes. This announcement, awaited by part of the public and widely commented on in the media, brings an end to his tenure at the helm of the Atlas Lions. Attention now turns to the Federation, which is expected to release an official statement to clarify the timeline and modalities of the transition. The stakes are clear: to maintain the continuity of the project,…
Morocco has a new dual-national talent. Sami Bouhoudane, a promising striker from PSV Eindhoven, has made his choice: he will represent Morocco at the international level, despite the persistent interest from the Netherlands to attract him to their youth teams. The news was notably reported this Thursday, with the striker opting for Morocco “despite several attempts by the Dutch Federation.” At 18 years old and having been trained at PSV since 2018, Bouhoudane has established himself as one of the most followed offensive profiles in the academy. This season, he has been delivering performances with the U19s and the reserve…
In a press conference on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa delivered a rare and very direct speech regarding Brahim Diaz. When questioned about the Moroccan international’s limited playing time, the Merengue coach publicly acknowledged that his management could be improved… and took full responsibility for the situation. Without seeking excuses, Arbeloa explained that there was “nothing” particular behind this sidelining: no disciplinary issues, nor a drop in performance. On the contrary, he believes that Brahim is playing less than he deserves, highlighting the quality of his daily work in training and the consistency of his commitment.…
The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the rescheduling of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations 2026 (WAFCON). Initially set to take place from March 17 to April 3, 2026, the competition will now be held from July 25 to August 16, 2026. In its statement, the organization reminded that Morocco was awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 edition in October 2024. CAF specified that this change in schedule comes after discussions with its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, to “ensure the success” of the event, mentioning unforeseen circumstances without going into detail.…
OGC Nice secured their place in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France by defeating FC Lorient on their home turf after a tightly contested match, which ended in a penalty shootout (0-0, 6-5 on penalties). This qualification came in a unique scenario, as the Nice players enjoyed a numerical advantage for a significant portion of the match following the expulsion of Pablo Pagis from the Lorient side. For this quarter-final, the Gym also had to cope without Sofiane Diop, the Moroccan international, who was automatically suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. This was a significant absence in…
It was a night of two halves for Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan international found the back of the net on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Mohammed V Complex during the Wydad – AS FAR Clasico (a postponed match from the 9th round), before leaving the pitch due to injury. After the Military’s opening goal from an own goal by Walid Sebbar (19th minute), Ziyech equalized for Wydad with a classy move: a feint, cutting into the center, and a left-footed shot from outside the box to level the score (28th minute). However, the outcome was unfavorable for WAC. Upon…
The Olympique de Marseille saw its journey in the Coupe de France come to an end in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (9:00 PM), at the Vélodrome, against Toulouse FC. Despite taking the lead twice, the Marseillais were pegged back each time and ultimately lost on penalties (2-2, 3-4 on penalties), after a frustrating evening. In this match, Nayef Aguerd was one of the Moroccan representatives on the Olympique side: a starter, he played the entire match and also took responsibility during the penalty shootout. After seeing his first attempt saved (the goalkeeper was off his line), the…
The future of Bilal Nadir seems to be written far from Olympique de Marseille. The Moroccan midfielder’s contract is set to expire in June 2026, a factor that completely changes the situation: unless there is a turnaround, OM faces the risk of a free departure at the end of the season, while the player can also, in theory, sign a pre-contract with another club according to the rules applicable to players at the end of their contract. According to information reported in recent days, Villarreal is the club that is most advanced and appears to be the most likely destination.…
The controversy is escalating less than two weeks before the kickoff of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled from March 17 to April 3, 2026, in Morocco. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, publicly attacked Morocco, stating that the uncertainty surrounding the organization of the tournament endangers women’s football in Africa. A South African Anger Amid Organizational Ambiguity According to the Associated Press, McKenzie criticized Morocco for leaving doubts just 13 days before the start of the competition. In remarks reported by the agency, he notably stated that…