Browsing Tag

AFCON 2027

11 posts
Morocco national football team posing together alongside a graphic showing their provisional rise to fifth in the live FIFA ranking.

Morocco Return to Fifth in Live FIFA Ranking After Portugal’s Defeat

Morocco have returned to fifth in the live FIFA Men’s World Ranking following their 5–1 win over Niger and defeats for Brazil and Portugal. The position remains provisional until FIFA’s November 18 official update.
  • November 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Editorial illustration of Yassine Bounou in a purple Morocco goalkeeper jersey, marking his 100th international appearance and penalty save against Niger.

Yassine Bounou Reaches 100 Morocco Caps With Crucial Penalty Save Against Niger

Yassine Bounou became the third Moroccan player to reach 100 senior international appearances during the 5–1 win over Niger. The Al Hilal goalkeeper also saved a first-half penalty with Morocco leading 2–1.
  • November 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Achraf Hakimi in Morocco's red jersey in an Atlas Lions Insider graphic displaying Morocco 5–1 Niger and Hakimi Double.

Morocco Beat Niger 5–1 as Hakimi Scores Twice and Oufkir Nets Late Goal

Morocco defeated Niger 5–1 in Casablanca on November 13, with Achraf Hakimi scoring twice. Yassir Zabiri, Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub Oufkir also found the net as Morocco maintained their perfect start to AFCON 2027 qualifying.
  • November 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Neil El Aynaoui in Morocco's white jersey alongside Samir El Mourabet in red, illustrating the November 2026 squad replacement.

Neil El Aynaoui Ruled Out of Niger Qualifiers as Samir El Mourabet Replaces Him

Neil El Aynaoui will miss Morocco’s two November 2026 AFCON qualifiers against Niger because of ankle discomfort. Mohamed Ouahbi has called up Strasbourg midfielder Samir El Mourabet to replace him.
  • November 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi featured in an editorial graphic announcing the 26-man squad for the November 2026 Niger qualifiers.

Ouahbi Names Morocco Squad for Niger as En-Nesyri Returns and Oufkir Earns First Call-Up

Mohamed Ouahbi has named Morocco’s 26-man squad for the November 2026 AFCON qualifiers against Niger. Youssef En-Nesyri returns, Ayoub Oufkir receives his first senior call-up, and injuries leave the Atlas Lions without Ounahi and Saibari.
  • November 4, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Morocco national football jersey hanging in a stadium tunnel beside a medical bag, illustrating injury concerns ahead of the November 2026 squad announcement.

Morocco Face Multiple Injury Concerns Ahead of November Squad Announcement

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi faces several injury concerns ahead of the November 4 squad announcement, with Saibari and Ounahi recovering from surgery and other internationals doubtful.
  • November 2, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Atlas Lions Insider injury graphic showing Ismael Saibari on the pitch in a Bayern Munich kit, with the headline Saibari Injury Update.

Ismael Saibari Undergoes Ankle Surgery as Bayern Confirm Ligament Tear

Bayern Munich have confirmed Ismael Saibari underwent successful surgery for a right ankle ligament tear sustained against Borussia Dortmund on October 31.
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Atlas Lions Insider injury graphic showing Soufiane Rahimi lying on the pitch in an Al Ain kit, with the headline Rahimi Injury Scare.

Soufiane Rahimi Suffers Injury in Al Ain Cup Defeat Ahead of Morocco’s November Matches

Soufiane Rahimi left Al Ain’s cup match against Shabab Al Ahli in the 27th minute with an apparent hamstring injury. His recovery timeline remains unconfirmed.
  • October 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Azzedine Ounahi in Panathinaikos colours in an Atlas Lions Insider injury update graphic.

Azzedine Ounahi Undergoes Successful Hamstring Surgery, Faces Four to Five Months Out

Panathinaikos confirm Azzedine Ounahi underwent successful tendon surgery on October 29, with rehabilitation expected to take four to five months.
  • October 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Morocco beat Lesotho 2-0 in AFCON 2027 qualifying

Lesotho 0-2 Morocco: Díaz and Ounahi Seal Second Straight AFCON Qualifier Win

Brahim Díaz and Azzedine Ounahi scored as Morocco beat Lesotho 2-0 in Bloemfontein, giving the Atlas Lions six points from their opening two AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
  • September 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read

Morocco Enter FIFA Top Five, Overtake Brazil in Live Ranking

Morocco have moved into fifth place in the live FIFA men’s ranking after Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Australia cost the Seleção enough points to fall below the Atlas Lions. The position remains provisional ahead of Morocco’s AFCON qualifier against Gabon and FIFA’s next official update on October 7.
  • September 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read