Pakistan’s leading golfer, Ahmed Baig, concluded a productive week at the 2026 am green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars with a strong final-round performance at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. A two-under-par 68 on Sunday secured him a tied-seventh finish and provided valuable momentum heading into this week’s $500,000 am green IGPL Bharath Classic, which […]
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After AFCON drama, Morocco heads to World Cup with big ambitions
Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on penalties in the last 16 […]
Five countries pledge troops for Gaza international security force
Five countries have pledged troops to join a newly established international security force for Gaza, according to Army Major General Jasper Jeffers, the commander of the force. His announcement came during a meeting of US President Donald Trump’s recently launched Board of Peace on Thursday in Washington. Read More: US seeks UN approval for International Security […]
Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking, Senegal rise to 12th
Morocco have achieved their highest FIFA men’s world ranking, rising to eighth, despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, who climbed to 12th on Monday. Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat on Sunday, but the hosts had a chance to win the trophy with […]
Morocco ready for battle with Mane’s Senegal in AFCON final
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent’s two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look to win the title for the first time in 50 years when they take on Sadio Mane’s Senegal. The match kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah […]
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final against Senegal
RABAT: Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw in the semi-final on Wednesday. Hosts Morocco will now face 2021 champions Senegal in Sunday’s final, while Nigeria take on Egypt in the third-place playoff. Read More: AFCON heats up: Stars set for […]
Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis
Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown on Friday to keep their title dreams alive. Real Madrid winger Diaz got the decisive touch to Ayoub El Kaabi’s 26th-minute header in front of more […]
Morocco edge past Comoros in AFCON opener
RABAT: Hosts Morocco overcame early nerves to beat Comoros 2-0 in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals to secure victory at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. Read More: African stars Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup […]
Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 to win Arab Cup
Morocco clinched the FIFA Arab Cup on Thursday, defeating Jordan 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. The victory was secured thanks to a late brace from Abderrazzaq Hamed Allah, following a stunning long-range opener from Oussama Tannane. Read More: Asia Cup 2025 to kick off in UAE from September 9 The […]
Morocco joining Spain, Portugal in football’s 2030 World Cup bid
The announcement on Tuesday, which raises further doubts over Ukraine’s participation in the bid, was made through a statement signed by King Mohammed VI and read at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football. A spokesman for the Spanish football federation told AFP it would meet with its Portuguese and Moroccan counterparts in Kigali […]