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.
Bad news for football fans looking for cheap options . Just days before the start of the CAN, the Moroccan authorities, supported by international experts, are launching a major offensive against piracy. The objective is clear: to cut off the signal from illegal set-top boxes during the competition, threatening to black out many living rooms.
The pill is still hard to swallow. As Morocco prepares to host Africa for its CAN, the shadow of Lamine Yamal still looms. Mustapha Hadji, a legend of the Atlas Lions, has reopened the debate on the choice of the Barcelona prodigy with disconcerting frankness, believing that Spain will never love him as much as the Moroccan public would have.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to make a strong move for the Moroccan edition. With a record overall envelope of $32 million , the competition promises a shower of gold on the participants, with the winner walking away with a check never seen before.
The Atlas Lions are champions. At the end of a completely crazy final match played this Thursday at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, the Moroccan national team overcame a valiant Jordanian team (3-2) after extra time, led by a decisive brace from Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, Ottawa has updated its travel advice for the Kingdom . The Canadian government is calling for "great caution" during the tournament, pointing to increased risks of crime and maintaining its red alerts on certain border areas.
The elements are raging in Qatar and could well spoil the party. The highly anticipated match between Morocco and Jordan, scheduled for today at the Lusail stadium, is in great danger of being cancelled due to the dreadful weather conditions.
A few days before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is deploying major resources. Drones, thousands of cameras and specialized brigades: Morocco is putting in place an unprecedented security system to secure the competition.