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Despite the delays.. Motsepe rules out moving AFCON 2027 from East Africa
Press reports have revealed CAF president Patrice Motsepe's concerns over the pace of preparations in the three host nations for AFCON 2027, after he described the situation as a "major state of emergency" nine months before kick-off.
National TeamsMorocco's official squad revealed for Gabon and Lesotho
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi has officially unveiled a 29-man squad to prepare Morocco's AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho, headlined by the first call-ups of Belarouch, Zabiri and Ben Tayeb.
Ouahbi defends Ezzalzouli: "No one can question his patriotism"
At his press conference in Rabat, coach Mohamed Ouahbi addressed the controversy sparked by Abdessamad Ezzalzouli after he wore a shirt linked to Ceuta, reaffirming his trust in the player's patriotism and calling the matter closed.
National TeamsAhead of Gabon-Lesotho, Ouahbi defends leaving out Botola Pro players
At a press conference in Rabat, coach Mohamed Ouahbi addressed the absence of Botola Pro players from Morocco's squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho, explaining that selection comes down to form and level, not which league a player plays in.
National TeamsMorocco Awarded Hosting Rights for 2027 U-17 AFCON and 2026 Futsal AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Morocco will host the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations.
National TeamsFour Nations United for the Dream — Southern Africa's Joint Bid to Host AFCON 2028
Babitseng confirms a joint bid from four Southern African nations to host AFCON 2028.
National TeamsCould Morocco Lose the Title? CAS to Open 2025 AFCON Final Case on October 8
CAS sets a hearing date for the 2025 AFCON final dispute between Senegal, CAF, and the Moroccan federation.
FIFA World Cup 2026For the first time in history: two Arab-African nations reach the 2026 World Cup round of 16
For the first time in World Cup history, two Arab-African nations have simultaneously qualified for the round of 16. Morocco and Egypt carry the African flag at the 2026 World Cup.
National TeamsCAF Invites Member Associations to Submit Bids to Host AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036
The Confederation of African Football has officially opened the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, inviting all 54 member associations to submit their candidature files.
FIFA World Cup 2026Morocco vs Netherlands: Atlas Lions face Dutch giants in the World Cup 2026 last 16
Morocco face free-scoring Netherlands in the World Cup 2026 last 16, as the Atlas Lions seek to repeat their Qatar 2022 giant-killing heroics.