The Moroccan Football Federation has formally reported incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following protests during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the federation said Senegal’s protests during added time of normal play on Sunday night led to…
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title after stunning host nation Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a dramatic and chaotic final on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. The decisive moment came in the fourth minute of extra time, when Pape Gueye struck a sublime winner to silence the home…
Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after they defeated Nigeria 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout following a goalless draw at the end of extra time in their semi-final clash on January 14, 2026. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi, while…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF released the list of match officials for the encounter on Tuesday. The clash will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Laryea will be…
The Federal Government has dismissed media reports suggesting that Nigerian students on scholarship in Morocco have been abandoned, describing the claims as misleading and “deliberately crafted to misinform the public.” In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji…
Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz continued his impressive form at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring the decisive goal as Morocco edged Tanzania 1–0 to reach the quarter-finals in Rabat on Sunday. Díaz maintained his goal-per-game record at the tournament, finding the net after sustained Moroccan pressure in a last-16 clash played at the…
Hosts Morocco comfortably defeated Zambia 3-0 on Monday at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ensuring their progression to the last 16 as winners of Group A. The victory was powered by Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored twice, and Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz, who netted his third consecutive goal of the tournament. The match, played…
Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on a winning note with a 2–0 victory over Comoros in the tournament’s opening match on Sunday, thanks to second-half goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi. After a frustrating first half in which Soufiane Rahimi saw his early penalty saved by Comoros goalkeeper…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the AFCON Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee have announced that football fans travelling to Morocco for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be eligible for free electronic visas. The policy applies to supporters from countries that typically require a visa to enter Morocco. In a statement issued…
Morocco has written its name in the history books after recording the biggest victory ever at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, demolishing New Caledonia 16–0 to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages alive. The result shattered the previous tournament record held by Spain, who defeated New Zealand 13–0 in an earlier edition….
