Atlas Lions Insider Editorial Team

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The Atlas Lions Insider Editorial Team produces independent English-language coverage of Morocco’s national football teams, players, matches, transfers, rankings, and records. Articles published under this byline follow the publication’s central editorial process and are reviewed for factual accuracy, sourcing, and clarity before publication. Atlas Lions Insider was founded and is edited by Karim Bennouna, a Casablanca native and digital media entrepreneur based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
regragui fights cas review

Regragui Stands Firm as CAS Review Keeps Morocco-Senegal AFCON Final Dispute Alive

CAS reviews Senegal’s appeal against CAF’s reversed AFCON final ruling, which voided Senegal’s extra-time win and awarded Morocco a 3-0 forfeiture after the walk-off dispute.
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
moroccan midfielder joins al fateh

Hossam Essadak’s Saudi Leap: Moroccan Midfielder Joins Al Fateh on Season-Long Loan

Moroccan midfielder Hossam Essadak joins Al Fateh on a season-long loan from Union Touarga, completed as Saudi Arabia’s transfer window closed, with no purchase option included.
  • September 7, 2026
  • 1 minute read
botafogo pursues ziyech deal

Botafogo Bets $1.5 Million to Convince Hakim Ziyech: Is the Gamble Enough?

Botafogo reportedly agree verbal deal with free agent Hakim Ziyech through 2028, offering about $1.5 million yearly versus his $2 million ask, with Gulf and Turkish clubs also interested.
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ayoub El Kaabi: A Tibia Fracture That Affects Olympiacos

Ayoub El Kaabi: A Tibia Fracture That Affects Olympiacos

Ayoub El Kaabi fractured his tibia in Olympiacos’ match against Volos and underwent successful surgery in Athens; recovery is estimated at six to seven months, ruling out much of the 2026-27 season.
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ziyech exits wydad amid tensions

Hakim Ziyech and Wydad Casablanca: A Split Confirmed Amid Internal Tensions

Hakim Ziyech’s Wydad Casablanca spell has soured over salary disputes, unpaid dues, and training conditions, with reports of exclusion from matches and public criticism of club officials.
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
psv prospect chooses morocco

Netherlands Courted PSV Prospect Amir Bouchmadi—His Surprise Morocco Choice Ends the Race

PSV winger Amir Bouchmadi, born 2008 in Sittard, has chosen to represent Morocco over the Netherlands, ending KNVB’s recruitment efforts. He also signed a new PSV contract through 2031.
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
morocco faces colombia or maghreb

Morocco: Colombia Or Maghreb Derby In October, The Suspense Remains For The Atlas Lions

After Mexico withdrew from Morocco’s October friendly, the FRMF is reportedly considering Colombia in Rabat or a Maghreb derby with Tunisia, with Egypt also on the shortlist.
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
gasperini drops salah eddine

AS Roma: Gasperini Sidelines Salah-Eddine, A Departure Becomes Possible

Roma left-back Ismail Salah-Eddine trains apart from the squad after Gasperini said he “does not fit” in his plans, following a collapsed Olympiakos transfer.
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Hear the Roar: Atlas Lions Insider Releases Original Morocco Football Anthem

Atlas Lions Insider has released “Hear the Roar,” a 3:10 original football anthem built around Morocco’s national team, its supporters and the growing international presence of Moroccan players.
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ayoub el kaabi stretchered off

Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi Carried Off After Frightening Olympiacos Collision

Ayoub El Kaabi was stretchered off after a collision during Olympiacos’ match, with the injury unconfirmed; his fitness for Morocco’s AFCON qualifiers is now in doubt.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
star player vs budget constraints

Ziyech’s Wydad Standoff Exposes the Club’s Clash Between Ambition and Financial Reality

Hakim Ziyech’s contract standoff with Wydad Casablanca, reportedly over 1.1 billion MAD in debt, has led to his exclusion from matches amid pay cut disputes with club president Ibrahim El Asri.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
only two appearances winner

Just Two Appearances, but Yassine Gessime Wins Strasbourg’s August Player of the Month

Yassine Gessime won Strasbourg’s August Player of the Month after a substitute brace against Lens, despite making just two Ligue 1 starts during the month.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
rejected 43m everton bid

Why Real Betis Rejected Everton’s €43m Deadline-Day Bid for Morocco Winger Abde Ezzalzouli

Real Betis reportedly rejected Everton’s €43m deadline-day bid for Abde Ezzalzouli, falling €17m short of his €60m release clause, citing squad stability ahead of Champions League fixtures.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
el khannouss standout performance praised

Hoeneß Praises Superb El Khannouss After Stuttgart’s 4-1 Cologne Rout Following Bayern Defeat

Stuttgart beat Köln 4-1, rebounding from a Bayern loss, with Bilal El Khannouss scoring the opener. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised his all-round performance.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
player comforts grieving rahimi family

Morocco: Touching Gesture by Mohamed Ouahbi Towards the Rahimi Family, Praised by Fans

Video shows Mohamed Ouahbi preparing to offer condolences to Soufiane Rahimi’s family after the death of his father, longtime Raja Casablanca kit man Haj Mohamed Rahimi, drawing praise from Moroccan fans.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
morocco s ouahbi final attempt

Thiago Pitarch: Ouahbi Playing One Last Card For Morocco Against Spain?

Morocco U20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi reportedly met Real Madrid’s Thiago Pitarch in Spain, pushing for Morocco over Spain before FIFA eligibility rules close his options.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ziyech arrives with bailiff

Arm Wrestling At Wydad: Hakim Ziyech Arrives With A Bailiff At Training

Hakim Ziyech trains alone at Wydad with a court bailiff present, as salary dispute over his contract through 2027 escalates toward possible legal action.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
klopp targets morocco eligible striker

Klopp Intensifies Push to Sway Morocco-Eligible Frankfurt Striker Ebnoutalib for Germany

Klopp made a personal visit to sway Ebnoutalib toward Germany—but Morocco isn’t backing down without a fight.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
harit s decisive europa league return

Amine Harit Returns To The Europa League With Om: Will His Return Be Decisive?

Amine Harit returns to Marseille from his Başakşehir loan, eligible for the Europa League in his final contract year, with fitness and squad competition set to determine his role.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
aguerd defers marseille wages

Nayef Aguerd Reportedly Defers Part of Marseille Salary to Ease Club’s Financial Strain

Nayef Aguerd is reportedly deferring part of his Marseille salary to help ease the club’s financial strain, though the arrangement remains unconfirmed by Marseille, with reported earnings varying and Real Sociedad interest noted.
  • September 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read