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atlas lions begin afcon2027 preparations

The Atlas Lions Launch Intense Preparation for AFCON 2027 at Maâmora

Morocco began AFCON 2027 qualifying preparations in Maâmora under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, with Hakimi and Saibari absent and three players earning first senior call-ups.
  • September 22, 2026
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lekjaa mobilizes morocco undecided fifa

2030 World Cup Final: Lekjaa Wants To Mobilize Morocco, But FIFA Has Not Decided Anything

Fouzi Lekjaa urged Morocco to mobilize for hosting the 2030 World Cup final in Benslimane, drawing pushback from Spain; FIFA says no decision has been made yet.
  • September 22, 2026
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At 17, Abdellah Ouazane Receives His First Call Up With The Lions Of The Atlas

At 17, Abdellah Ouazane Receives His First Call-Up With The Lions Of The Atlas

Abdellah Ouazane, 17, Ajax attacking midfielder born in Amsterdam, earns his first call-up to Morocco’s senior national team after impressing with Jong Ajax and winning the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
  • September 18, 2026
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morocco s 2030 world cup bid

Morocco’s 2030 Push: Can Africa Finally Host a World Cup Final?

Morocco proposes a new 115,000-seat Benslimane stadium to host the 2030 World Cup final; Spain cites existing venues like Bernabéu. FIFA has not confirmed the final’s location.
  • September 15, 2026
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morocco s back to back world cup breakthrough

Why Hervé Renard Calls Morocco Africa’s Number One Team After Two World Cup Runs

Hervé Renard explains why he considers Morocco Africa’s top team, citing consistency, tactical discipline and two World Cup qualifications since his 2016-2019 tenure.
  • September 15, 2026
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world cup vs money demands

Argentina-Morocco: The Reasons Behind Albiceleste’s Refusal, Between World Title and Financial Demands

Argentina reportedly declined a Morocco friendly amid disputed fee offers, travel demands, and uncertainty over Messi’s participation, as AFA cites scheduling priorities over financial disagreements.
  • September 12, 2026
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morocco names benslimane final

Morocco’s Lekjaa Declares Benslimane Will Host 2030 World Cup Final—FIFA Still Hasn’t Confirmed It

Morocco official Fouzi Lekjaa says Benslimane’s Grand Stade Hassan II will host the 2030 World Cup final, but FIFA has not confirmed the venue, calling such claims misleading.
  • September 10, 2026
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regragui declined multiple ligue1 offers

Regragui Refused Several Offers In Ligue 1: Paris FC Was A Concrete Option

Walid Regragui reportedly turned down several Ligue 1 offers, with Paris FC the most concrete option before the club opted for Liam Rosenior instead.
  • September 8, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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regragui leaving post 2025 afcon

Morocco: Regragui Had Decided To Leave Right After The 2025 AFCON Final

Walid Regragui reportedly decided to leave Morocco’s national team before the 2025 AFCON final loss to Senegal, with the mutual exit later confirmed in March 2026.
  • September 5, 2026
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spain may withdraw if morocco hosts

2030 World Cup Final: Spain Considers Withdrawal If Morocco Hosts It

Spain reportedly weighs withdrawing from hosting the 2030 World Cup final if Morocco is chosen instead, amid unconfirmed reports and rising political tensions over FIFA’s undecided venue.
  • September 5, 2026
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moroccan academy exports young talent

Football: The Mohammed VI Academy Propels a New Moroccan Generation Towards Europe

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Academy has produced around 30 graduates now playing in Europe, including En-Nesyri and Aguerd, with strong ties to French clubs.
  • September 4, 2026
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regragui joins canal european nights

Walid Regragui Moves From The Moroccan Bench To Canal+ As A Consultant For European Nights

Walid Regragui traded Morocco’s touchline for Canal+’s studio lights—why did he choose television over another coaching offer?
  • September 2, 2026
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morocco faces gabon lesotho

AFCON 2027: Morocco to Face Gabon Then Lesotho in Qualifiers

Morocco, ranked six, faces Gabon then lowly Lesotho—can the Atlas Lions avoid a shocking slip before March 2027?
  • September 1, 2026
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amrabat returns to ajax

Free, But Strategic: Ajax Officializes The Return Of Sofyan Amrabat To Eredivisie

Ajax landed Sofyan Amrabat for free—so why did Jordi Cruyff push so hard to bring him back to Eredivisie?
  • August 31, 2026
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morocco 115 000 seat world cup

Morocco’s New 115,000-Seat Stadium Could Become Soccer’s Largest at the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is building a 115,000-seat tent-shaped giant for 2030—could this $5 billion colossus outshine every stadium on earth?
  • August 30, 2026
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morocco league resumes september 24

Botola Pro 2026-2027: The Race for the Title Resumes on September 24 in Morocco

Botola Pro returns September 24—can Raja or Wydad finally dethrone MAS Fès after that razor-thin title chase? The rivalry intensifies.
  • August 29, 2026
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Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses Stay 4th In Africa Despite Falling To 64th In Fifa Rankings

Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses Stay 4th in Africa Despite Falling to 64th in FIFA Rankings

Morocco drops to 64th globally yet clings to 4th in Africa—can inconsistent form and squad shuffles derail their World Cup momentum?
  • August 18, 2026
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