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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to be Played with 32 Teams
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played with 32 teams, FIFA announced on Wednesday. "In line with the conclusions of the feasibility study approved by the FIFA Council at its last meeting, FIFA and Qatar have jointly explored all…
Moroccan Mouad Hajji Named SG of CAF
Moroccan Mouad Hajji was named, on Thursday in Cairo, new secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Hajji succeeds in this position Egyptian Amr Fahmy, said CAF whose executive bureau convened on Thursday in the…
Morocco Achraf Hakimi Ruled Out for the Season
Borussia Dortmund and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken metatarsal, his club announced. "Full-back Achraf Hakimi will miss the remainder of the season with a broken…
Morocco/Argentina Friendly: Messi Officially Absent Due to Injury
FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be officially absent in the friendly match between his national team and Morocco on Tuesday at the Grand Stade de Tanger, due to an injury.
In a statement, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF)…
Morocco Slips to 43rd Place in FIFA Ranking
Morocco's national football team dropped three places to the 43rd spot in the latest FIFA ranking, released on Thursday. Morocco ranks third in the African continent, behind Senegal (24th) and Tunisia (28th). Belgium, France and Brazil are…
Tangier to Host Morocco-Argentina Friendly Match Instead of Rabat, Federation Says
The friendly football match between Morocco and Argentina will be played on March 26, 2019, at Tangier's Grand Stadium instead of Rabat, the Moroccan Royal Football Federation announced on Wednesday. The match, which was initially planned…
Raja Casablanca Sack Head Coach Carlos Garrido
Raja Casablanca have sacked Spanish coach Juan Carlos Garrido, the Moroccan team announced Monday.
The decision was taken following "several major technical malfunctions recorded recently, which have impacted the cohesion and performance…
Raja Casablanca Reach Confed Cup Group Stage
Defending champions Raja Casablanca secured their place at the African Confederation Cup following their win over Namibia's African Stars 1-0 on Sunday in Marrakech. The goal was scored by Badr Banoun in the 56th minute.
The two teams drew…
Infantino: Several Decisions to be taken at FIFA Executive Summit in Marrakech to Foster Football…
Several decisions will be taken at the FIFA Executive Football Summit to be held in Marrakech on Jan. 15-17 to foster football development in general, and women's football in particular, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said Monday. At…
AIPS Sport Media Awards: Top 10 finalists Africa
LAUSANNE, January 11, 2019 - With just 10 days to go until the inaugural AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony on January 21 in Lausanne, AIPS is honoured to publish the Top Ten finalists from each continent. The Awards submissions included an…