Tag Archives: Morocco

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in what FIFA has described as a landmark celebration of the tournament’s centenary and a major milestone for global football. The decision, ratified by FIFA in 2024, will see Morocco become the first African …

BOSTON | Xinhua | France continued its bid to become the second European nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals, as it dominated Morocco 2-0 in the first quarterfinals of 2026 World Cup here on Thursday, setting up a clash against the winner between Spain and Belgium. The two …

At the quarterfinal stage, the tournament becomes more strategic, where not only emotion but tactical flexibility, squad depth, and big-game experience play a decisive role. The teams enter these matches fully prepared, while coaching decisions and individual brilliance of star players take center stage. This is where the true title …

NEW JERSEY, United States | Xinhua | Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had laid down an early World Cup marker after a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Saturday, declaring his team was capable of more. Morocco led through Ismael Saibari’s early goal and created several problems for the …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has expressed disappointment following the cancellation of the national team’s two international friendly matches in Morocco. Uganda was scheduled to face Tanzania on June 5 and Madagascar three days later in Marrakesh, the team had already arrived in Morocco …

  10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era   NEWS ANALYSIS | WYCLIFFE W NJORORAI SIMIYU | The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited …

 Court ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk   COMMENT | FABRICE LOLLIA | The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest …

Morocco’s avocado surge is reshaping Africa’s export map, with North Africa overtaking East Africa in a trade long dominated by Kenya. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift …

DAKAR, SENEGAL | Xinhua | The Senegalese government on Wednesday expressed deep dismay over a decision by the appeal jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. In an official communique issued in Dakar, …

RABAT | Xinhua |  Morocco has been awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s walk-off. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in the January 18 final, but the match was marred by controversy when Senegal’s players …