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Morocco cruise past fellow African side Madagascar in friendly ahead of World Cup

Ismael Saibari scored twice ⁠as Morocco eased to a 4-0 victory over Madagascar in a friendly on Tuesday, delivering a confident performance ahead of the World Cup.

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2022 semifinalists Morocco name 26-man World Cup squad, no En-Nesyri or El Karouani

Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi has named his final 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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Morocco to play a trio of World Cup warm-up games including Norway

Morocco have confirmed they will play three ⁠warm-up matches before next month's World Cup, giving their new coach more ‌game time with his squad.

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USM Alger progresses to CAF Confederation Cup after chaotic match against Olympique Safi

USM Alger of Algeria squeezed into the CAF Confederation Cup final on away goals by drawing 1-1 at Olympique Safi of Morocco on Sunday after crowd trouble delayed the kick-off.

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2027 AFCON: Motsepe urges East Africa to maintain Morocco standards

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has challenged East Africa to reach the standard level set by Morocco when they hosted the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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Issa Diop makes debut for Morocco amid growing dispute with Senegal

Amid the controversy over Senegal being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title ⁠and Morocco being declared winners, the international debut of Issa Diop on Friday proved something of an irony as well as public ‌relations coup.

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Jordan dreaming of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut approaches

Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami ⁠has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for ‌their first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America.

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Senegal and Everton's Gueye ready to give back AFCON medals to ease tensions

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye said that his Senegal side deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions but he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it eases tension between the two countries.

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FAR Rabat dump out holders Pyramids to book CAF Champions League semi-final spot

Holders Pyramids were ⁠eliminated from the CAF Champions League quarter-finals on Saturday after a ‌2-1 home defeat to Morocco's FAR Rabat, who ‌advanced 3-2 on aggregate.

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Betting company pays out winnings for Morocco's delayed AFCON triumph as drama continues

First, Senegal, then from Tuesday, Morocco by default. The winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) changed after two months, making the tournament one of the most bizarre in the history of major sporting events. Even though Senegal have appealed the African federation's decision to the sports arbitration court in Lausanne, one British betting company has already started paying out winnings to those who had Morocco as the champion on their tickets.

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Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some ⁠urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.

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AFCON winners Morocco name first squad under Ouahbi, El Karouani returns

Morocco have named their first 28-man squad following the appointment of manager Mohamed Ouahbi and being awarded the AFCON title, with FC Utrecht star Souffian El Karouani making his return.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Kenya FA boss faults CAF on stripping Senegal of AFCON title

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has joined the bandwagon of stakeholders castigating Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision to annul Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in Morocco.

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African legends Adepoju and Mido rip CAF apart over AFCON title farce

Former Real Madrid player Mutiu Adepoju and former Tottenham Hotspur star Ahmed Mido have hit out at the Confederation of African football for declaring Morocco as African champions.

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Patrice Motsepe supports AFCON final verdict, urges Senegal to appeal

The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe has reacted to the decision by the African body’s Appeal Board to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

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'It's a disgrace': Evra says AFCON has lost credibility after CAF declare Morocco champions

The controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco has continued to generate a lot of reactions with former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra joining the fray to strongly protest the decision released on Tuesday.

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Claude Le Roy labels CAF verdict on Senegal vs Morocco AFCON final as ‘absurdity’

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has aimed a dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to take away the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy from Senegal, and declare Morocco as the champions.

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Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of title

In a dramatic turn of events, the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered its verdict regarding the disputes surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Senegal have been ruled to have lost by forfeit, granting the host nation an administrative victory and the title.

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Romain Saiss criticises Brahim Diaz for missed Morocco penalty in AFCON final

Former Morocco national team captain Romain Saiss has openly blasted Brahim Diaz for the missed Panenka penalty during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and the West African nation on January 19, in Rabat.

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Morocco unveil Mohamed Ouahbi, Zambia appoint Lwandamina ahead of World Cup

Morocco and Zambia Federations have revamped their respective technical benches for national teams ahead of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup that will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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Morocco coach Regragui steps down, under-23s manager set to take over for World Cup

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit his job only months ahead ⁠of the World Cup, ending weeks of speculation around his future.

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Beldine Odemba confident Kenya will rewrite history at 2026 WAFCON

Kenya's women national team, Harambee Starlets, have embarked on their journey to prepare adequately for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco.

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‘Free our supporters’: Kalidou Koulibaly breaks silence on detained Senegal fans

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has broken his silence to demand the release of Senegalese supporters currently detained in Morocco following the scuffles that ensued during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.

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PSG and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French prosecutor told AFP Tuesday.