This is the moment of truth. This Sunday evening, in a Moulay Abdellah complex announced as sold out, the Atlas Lions launch "their" Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros. With a clear mission: to succeed in their opening match to embark on the long march towards a title that has eluded the Kingdom for nearly half a century.
The countdown is over. 24 hours before the kick-off of the Morocco-Comoros opening match, Walid Regragui and his captain Achraf Hakimi have heated things up in Rabat. Between the management of the Hakimi case, a scathing message addressed to "worldly" spectators, and the ambition of a home triumph, the Atlas Lions are ready for battle.
The Gunners don’t want to waste any time. A few days before the opening of the transfer market, Arsenal has officially launched the major maneuvers to secure the services of Ayyoub Bouaddi . The London club would be ready to sign a check of 45 million euros to snatch the gem from LOSC as early as this winter.
How does Morocco manage to attract the cream of talents trained in Europe ? Far from being a matter of chance, the success of the Atlas Lions is based on a formidable intelligence strategy and an emotional approach, transforming the national team into a prime sporting choice for the stars of tomorrow.
The celebrations of the Moroccan coronation in the Arab Cup turned into a nightmare in certain French cities . While joy dominated the evening, violent outbursts broke out, particularly in Lille where a police officer from the anti-crime brigade (BAC) was seriously injured during an intervention.
The saga is over. This is another prestigious victory for Moroccan sports diplomacy. Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), officially announced this Friday the choice of Ayoub Bouaddi . The LOSC prodigy will wear the Moroccan jersey, turning his back on the French team.
The Moroccan stands will speak French. Three days before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed impressive figures: out of the one million tickets sold, France stands out as the leading market outside the continent, driven by a mobilized diaspora and geographical proximity.
While Morocco shone with its title in the Arab Cup final, it was the match referee who offered the most viral sequence of the evening. Exasperated by the protests, the Swede Glenn Nyberg silenced the Jordanian players by speaking Arabic , causing general hilarity live.
The Arab Cup final will be remembered for the Moroccan triumph, but also for a less glorious image. During the official ceremony in Doha, several Jordanian players ostentatiously ignored the outstretched hand of Moroccan coach Tarik Sektioui, an unsportsmanlike attitude that has inflamed social media.
A few days before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Moroccan customs administration is launching an information campaign for the thousands of supporters expected as of this Sunday. Prohibited drones, currency ceilings and tolerances : here is the practical guide to avoid unpleasant surprises at the borders .
It’s a rude awakening for latecomers. As the competition is about to kick off, the Moroccan capital has locked its doors: it’s impossible to find an available hotel room. Faced with a total saturation expected to last two months, supporters are forced to fall back on makeshift solutions and neighboring cities.
A true odyssey awaits the Fennecs fans . Three days before the start of the competition, Algerian supporters wishing to support their team in Morocco are facing a logistical and financial wall, a direct consequence of the diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors.