The attribution of the Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco on a green carpet is causing a strong reaction. For former referee Eduardo Iturralde González, this historic decision sanctioning Senegal’s abandonment of the field is a strict application of the regulations.
Deprived of its continental "title" in favor of Morocco, the Senegalese Football Federation is fighting back. Considering the CAF’s decision unacceptable , the body announces an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to recover its trophy. The shockwave also reaches the bettors.
The CAF Appeals Jury declared Senegal forfeit in the 2025 AFCON final , sealing the triumph of Morocco (3-0). This victory should propel the Atlas Lions to the fifth place in the world rankings.
FIFA has officially endorsed the change of sports nationality of Ayoub Ouarghi in favor of Morocco. The young prodigy from Feyenoord joins a group of five dual-national talents who have decided to defend the colors of the Atlas Lions.
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi has chosen Youssef Hadji as his second assistant, putting an end to the rumors surrounding Adil Ramzi. This revamped technical staff will prepare Morocco for the upcoming World Cup.
FIFA has officially validated the change of sports nationality of Oualid Agougil in favor of Morocco. The midfielder leads a contingent of five young dual-national talents playing in the Netherlands who have decided to join the Atlas Lions.
The CAF Appeals Commission will meet on Tuesday to re-examine the sanctions following the incidents of the 2025 AFCON final . Morocco hopes for a revision of these disciplinary penalties initially considered unbalanced.
Fulham’s central defender Issa Diop is preparing to join the Moroccan national team for the 2026 World Cup. This unexpected choice by the Franco-Senegalese-Moroccan player marks a complete turnaround from his past commitments to the French national team.
Injured in the hamstrings, Hakim Ziyech missed the first leg of the African Confederation Cup quarter-final between Wydad Casablanca and Safi on Sunday. His unavailability is prolonged after a first absence in the championship.
Revelation of the season at Real Madrid, Thiago Pitarch is attracting the interest of the Moroccan national team. Eligible through his origins, the 18-year-old player has been presented with an ambitious project for the 2030 World Cup .
During his official presentation at FC Nantes, coach Vahid Halilhodžić broke his silence on the end of his Moroccan adventure. He describes his dismissal just before the 2022 World Cup as a "terrible" and unfair shock.
Issa Diop has officially opted for the Moroccan selection. The Fulham defender, born in Toulouse and a former French youth international, now aims to compete in the 2026 World Cup under the colors of the Kingdom of Morocco.