Latest Morocco news and analysis from across Africa.
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Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 in extra time in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final thanks to a Pape Gueye goal. The match featured a controversial late penalty, a crucial Mendy save, and historic success for Senegal.
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Hosts Morocco reached the 2025 AFCON final by beating Nigeria on penalties, while Senegal secured a 1-0 win over Egypt. Morocco vs Senegal is set for the final in Rabat on 18 January 2026.
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AFCON 2025 is underway in Morocco with strong performances from host nation Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt. Here’s a review of the tournament so far, including standout players, tactical trends and key highlights.
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Twelve teams have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco — including debutants Cape Verde and Malawi — as Africa’s women’s football enters a new era of growth, competition, and global visibility.
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Morocco defeats Argentina 2–0 in Santiago to win the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup — becoming the second African nation ever to claim the title, after Ghana in 2009.
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Kampala — August 26, 2025 In a pulsating semi-final at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), Morocco emerged victorious against defending champions Senegal by edging out a 5–3 win in a nail-biting penalties shootout, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time. The win sets up a historic final against Madagascar, who also made remarkable […]
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Casablanca, Morocco – July 7, 2025 Africa’s premier women’s football competition, the 15th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), kicked off over the weekend in Morocco with a showcase of talent, ambition, and history in the making. Defending champions South Africa have landed, tournament favorites Nigeria flexed their muscle with a […]
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Philadelphia, USA – June 18, 2025 Despite a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City in their Group G opener at the FIFA Club World Cup, Moroccan champions Wydad Casablanca captured the spotlight with a spirited performance and unforgettable fan support. Match Summary Phil Foden broke the deadlock inside two minutes, capitalising on a goalkeeper error . Jeremy […]
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In a commanding performance, Morocco defeated Egypt 6-0 to claim the bronze medal in men’s football at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match, which took place in the third-place playoff, saw Morocco dominate from start to finish, leaving Egypt with little chance to respond. The Moroccan team’s relentless attack resulted in the largest margin of […]
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Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase. In a race filled with drama and intense competition, El Bakkali crossed the finish line in 8:06.05, becoming the first man since 1932 to win back-to-back Olympic titles in this event. The […]