Author: La Redaction
La Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) clinched its first title in Botola by drawing 1-1 against Union de Touarga on Saturday night during the 25th round of the championship. This precious point allowed the Berkane team to secure first place with a total of 60 points, five matches before the end of the season. Oussama Lemlioui opened the scoring for RSB in the 66th minute, before Youness Dahmani equalized for Union de Touarga in the 83rd. With 18 victories and only one defeat (against FUS in the 5th round), Mouine Chaabani’s men have had an exceptional season. This title crowns…
Excluded by Peter Bosz for disciplinary reasons during the Champions League match against Arsenal, Ismael Saibari has found playing time again with PSV Eindhoven. The Moroccan midfielder came on in the 63rd minute during the 3-0 victory against RKC Waalwijk, marking his return to the rotation after his exclusion. This is good news for him, especially since he was called up this Friday by Hoalid Regragui for the upcoming fixtures of the Moroccan national team. Having been absent from the match sheet against Arsenal due to repeated tardiness, Saibari was sanctioned by his coach, who justified the decision in a…
Couhaib Driouech shared his thoughts after the Champions League return match between Arsenal and PSV, which ended in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Following a heavy 1-7 defeat at home in the first leg, PSV was simply hoping to make a good impression in the return match. Moroccan international Ismail Saibari was absent for this match. “It was a special evening,” Driouech told the Ziggo Sport camera. “It was my first start in the Champions League, and I scored a nice goal, so I’m really happy. I learned today that I was starting, it was a great opportunity…
In the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Club Brugge traveled to England to face Aston Villa, trailing by two goals following their 1-3 home defeat in the first leg. The suspense lasted only a half, as the English club quickly took advantage of a decisive turning point. Marcus Rashford cut into the box and was unfairly stopped by Sabbe (17th minute), who was in the position of last defender, prompting the referee to issue a red card. This decision was logical given the obvious nature of the foul. Despite being down to ten men, Brugge refused…
Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), was re-elected this Wednesday to the Council of the International Football Federation (FIFA) during the General Assembly of the African Football Confederation (CAF) in Cairo. This re-election marks a new milestone in his rise on the international football stage, having received 49 votes out of 52—a remarkable score in this crucial election. The president of the FRMF continues to represent Morocco at the highest level and to influence strategic decisions regarding global football. His reappointment to the Executive Committee of the CAF strengthens his position on the African football…
It’s official: Mahmoud Bentayg has permanently signed with Zamalek SC until 2028. The Moroccan left-back, who was loaned from Saint-Étienne in August 2024 with an option to buy, has had his transfer officially confirmed by the Egyptian club. Having become an undisputed starter under José Peseiro, Bentayg convinced Zamalek’s management, who decided to activate the purchase option. At 25 years old, the Moroccan continues his development at one of the powerhouses of African football. This season, he has stood out in the Egyptian Premier League with one goal and two assists. Now fully committed to Zamalek, he will strive to…
Achraf Hakimi’s Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a thrilling encounter against Liverpool. Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat in the first leg despite dominating the match, the Parisians managed to turn things around in the return leg, ultimately winning in a dramatic penalty shootout. Hakimi, a defensive wall on the right flank Starting the match, Achraf Hakimi played the full 90 minutes, displaying both defensive solidity and offensive contribution. The Moroccan right-back effectively contained Liverpool’s attacks, forcing them to focus their play on the opposite wing, where the battle was just as fierce. PSG strikes…
At just 21 years old, Omar El Hilali is already establishing himself as a pillar of RCD Espanyol, a club where he has made a significant place for himself in the first team. Despite his young age, the left-back, who was trained at L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, has become a role model for his teammates and an example for the young players at the club. He has recently attracted the attention of many scouts, including FC Barcelona, but the Moroccan international remains focused on his journey at Espanyol. El Hilali, who has been one of the best players on his team…
The national coach, Hoalid Regragui, will hold a press conference this Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, starting at 11:00 AM (GMT). During this conference, he will unveil the list of 26 players called up for the next two matches of the Lions of the Atlas, which will take place against Niger on March 21 and against Tanzania on March 25. These matches, counting for the 5th and 6th rounds of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, will be played at the Honor Complex in the city of Oujda, with kick-off scheduled for 9:30…
Anass Salah-Eddine made a significant impact during AS Roma’s victory against Empoli by providing his first assist in Serie A. From the very first seconds of the match, the former FC Twente player capitalized on a high recovery to deliver a cut-back cross. Mathías Soulé perfectly took advantage of this opportunity, allowing the Romans to take the lead early on. Despite a clear dominance, AS Roma lacked efficiency in front of goal, hitting the woodwork several times. Salah-Eddine, active on his side, was substituted after an hour of play for Angeliño, while Devyne Rensch also came on. Empoli, for their…