The promising young Lions of Morocco saw their aspirations of glory trampled underfoot today as Ecuador’s rising stars dealt them a crushing 2-0 defeat in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Playing their second Group A match in steamy Indonesia, the Moroccans were unable to recapture the magic that fueled their confident 2-0 win over Panama…
Moroccan, Spanish and Portuguese football federations signed, Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, a declaration of intent for the joint organization of the 2030 Football World Cup. Signed by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Pedro Rocha,…
Morocco is still ranked 13th in the world, according to the International Association Football Federation (FIFA) rankings published on Thursday. With 1,658.49 points, the Atlas Lions remain in first place in Africa, ahead of Senegal, who occupy 20th place with 1,600.82 points. The national team also remains in first place in the Arab world, ahead…
Moroccan rower Majdouline El Allaoui secured her ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, following the rowing qualification tournament held at the Tunis Lake’s watercourse. Her qualification comes after she clinched the top spot in the Skiff Women’s Senior category during the finals of Category B. Majdouline El Allaoui will be the sole representative…
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired, on Monday, the opening of the 14th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show, held under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, under the theme “The horse and sustainable development”. On this occasion, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid toured the Show’s various exhibition stands. His Royal Highness visited the…
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be held in Morocco in 2025, will be “the best in the history of the continent”, said, on Friday in Marrakech, Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). “The eyes of the world will be on the continent when the AFCON 2025 will be held,…
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Thursday that it had secured the services of Spaniard Jorge Vilda Rodriguez to coach the women’s national A team. Rodriguez has been appointed to replace Reynald Pedros, following the end of his mission, FRMF pointed out on its website. The Federation expressed its thanks to Reynald Pedros…
Morocco’s football team has been drawn in Group F alongside its counterparts DR Congo, Zambia and Tanzania, following the draw for the group phase of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held on Thursday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Atlas Lions will play their group-stage matches in the town of San Pedro. Their first game…
Pursuant to the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announces its strong and unconditional support for the legitimate will of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to bid for hosting the 2034 World Cup finals, said Fouzi Lekjaa, Chairman of the “2030 World Cup…
Morocco’s bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is “a message of peace, tolerance, and inclusion,” emphasized FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Two continents – Africa and Europe – united not only in a celebration of football but also in providing unique social and cultural cohesion. What a great message of…
