The coach of Egypt, Hossam Hassan , had a tense exchange with Moroccan journalists during the press conference preceding the third-place match against Nigeria. Refusing to answer questions about his tactical choices, the technician maintained his criticisms regarding the organization and living conditions of his delegation.
The prefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department has imposed a temporary ban on the sale and use of pyrotechnic articles on public roads in the run-up to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) . This measure aims to prevent further disturbances in Perpignan after several evenings marked by traffic disruptions and mortar fire.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the behavior of the Nigerian national team goalkeeper during the semi-final against Morocco. The player is accused of having made provocative gestures towards the supporters present in the stands, an attitude considered contrary to sporting ethics.
From Olympic medals to continental finals , Moroccan football is shining on all fronts. This success is not the result of chance, but of a rigorous strategy launched ten years ago. A focus on the pillars of a model that now inspires the global sports world, between expertise and modernity.
The JDD is using the organizational success of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Morocco to directly target the behavior of Maghrebians in France. By contrasting the festive scenes in Rabat with the police interventions of January 14 on the Place de l’Étoile in Paris, the weekly magazine is using the success of the Kingdom as a rhetorical argument to stigmatize supporters in the Hexagon.
Nigerian singer Davido lost a $50,000 bet following the defeat of the Super Eagles against Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON. This loss comes after the elimination of Nigeria on penalties (4-2), a result that ends the Nigerian team’s run to the final.
Neil El Aynaoui has emerged as a central element of the Moroccan midfield during this Africa Cup of Nations. After playing the full 90 minutes in every match, the 24-year-old player is preparing to play the final at home with a new international status.
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) places Algeria in Morocco’s group. This announcement marks the return of an Algerian national team to Moroccan soil for an official competition, shortly after the elimination of the men’s team during the 2025 AFCON.
Morocco’s qualification for the CAN final has led to major gatherings in Brussels overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Thousands of people gathered in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean to mark the victory over Nigeria.
A Moroccan supporter, injured in a crowd surge after the Atlas Lions qualified for the AFCON final, met striker Eliesse Ben Seghir in the stadium infirmary. The player took the opportunity to chat with the fan and offer him his jacket.
The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), Samuel Eto’o , has been suspended for four matches by CAF. This decision follows his behavior during the quarter-final of the 2025 AFCON between Cameroon and Morocco.
After a suspenseful match, the Moroccan national team secured their ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. At the end of an intense match played this Wednesday at the Moulay Abdellah sports complex, the Atlas Lions overcame Nigeria in a penalty shootout, after a goalless (0-0) draw that persisted throughout regulation time and extra time.