It took Ismael Saibari only 21 minutes to score a goal for Morocco in his World Cup debut. Barely a minute was enough time for him to get on the scoreboard in his second outing. Saibari drilled a shot into the top corner of the net a mere 72 seconds into Friday’s 1-0 win over […]
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Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in heavyweight clash
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a sold out New York/New Jersey stadium. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco a deserved first-half lead before Vinicius Jr produced a moment […]
Injury-hit Brazil face Morocco in World Cup opener
Brazil begin their campaign for a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a challenging Group C opener against Morocco, as both sides enter the tournament carrying injury concerns and recent turbulence. The five-time champions arrive in North America under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is taking charge at a World Cup for the first […]
Injury concerns for Morocco ahead of their World Cup opener
Morocco are concerned about injuries to starters Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui, who could be forced out of their opening game at the World Cup against Brazil on Sunday. Both went off early in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Norway in their last warm-up match before this week’s kick-off of the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and […]
Ahmed Baig seals to 10 finish in Morocco, primed for $500k Bharath Classic
LAHORE: Pakistan’s premier golfing sensation, Ahmed Baig, concluded a highly productive week at the 2026 am green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars with an authoritative final-round performance. Carding a two-under-par 68 at the picturesque Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Baig locked in a commendable tied-7th finish, generating significant momentum for the massive half-million-dollar Asian Tour event […]
Ahmed Baig leads Pakistan’s charge with top-10 finish in Morocco
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 […]
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 […]