Morocco’s feat at the Qatar 2022 World Cup continues to intrigue. A team from the BBC’s "Sportsworld" program came to Rabat to investigate what allowed the kingdom to become the 4th football nation at the World Cup level.
Taking advantage of the rest given to all Olympique de Marseille players, Azzedine Ounahi came to Morocco to attend the tournament of the Mohammed VI Academy .
Former residents of the Mohammed VI Football Academy (AMF) also contributed to the breakthrough of the Moroccan national team at the World Cup. This contribution is now having a positive impact on this national training center, which is receiving many applications.
In twelve years of existence, the Mohammed VI Football Academy has trained several players who are now making Morocco proud abroad. Twelve of the talents trained by the Academy are leading exemplary careers in Europe. These include Youssef En-Nesyri, Nayef Aguerd and Azeddine Ounahi.
Talented young Moroccan players are emerging from the bowels of the Mohammed VI Academy. European clubs, especially French and Spanish, are already turning to this leading training center to recruit the best.
The goalkeeper of the Wydad of Casablanca , on loan to the Chabab de Mohammedia club, was arrested on Thursday, February 27, for his alleged involvement in the rape of a 20-year-old girl.
The premature elimination of the "Atlas Lions" provoked reactions from both the Moroccan public and the Royal Palace. King Mohammed VI has asked for explanations on the reasons behind the failure of the national team, during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Egypt.