Football tie awarded to Moroccan side after kit confiscated by Algeria | Football News

Football tie awarded to Moroccan side after kit confiscated by Algeria | Football News

Renaissance Berkane awarded a 3-0 win over USM Alger in the CAF African Confederation Cup after Algerian customs confiscated the visiting team’s kits. Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane have been awarded a 3-0 win over hosts USM Alger (USMA) in the first leg of their African Confederation Cup semifinal despite refusing…

Did Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria cap ‘a story for the ages’ | Sports News

Did Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria cap ‘a story for the ages’ | Sports News

As Ivory Coast came from a goal down to beat Nigeria and complete the most remarkable of sporting redemptions, it also encapsulated not only their own journey but that of a tournament, a continent and a man. The 2-1 victory in the final for the Elephants was a huge achievement…

Favourites Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0 to open AFCON 2023 campaign | Africa Cup of Nations News

Favourites Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0 to open AFCON 2023 campaign | Africa Cup of Nations News

Goals from Romain Saiss, Azzedine Ounahi and Youssef En-Nesyri see Morocco cruise past 10-man Tanzania. Morocco underlined their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating 10-man Tanzania 3-0 to make a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Group F. The World Cup semifinalists got their campaign under…

Will Morocco stay the course on Israel normalisation? | Israel War on Gaza News

Will Morocco stay the course on Israel normalisation? | Israel War on Gaza News

Despite rising public anger in Morocco over Israel’s war on Gaza, the normalisation deal between Morocco and Israel will likely hold, analysts have told Al Jazeera. Since early October, Morocco’s streets have seen regular protests, with thousands turning out to protest against Israel’s continuing actions in Gaza. Among them are…

Top 10 players to watch at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast | Football News

Top 10 players to watch at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast | Football News

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast when the hosts face Guinea-Bissau on January 13 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. Senegal are the defending champions as they beat Egypt on penalties at the last edition in Cameroon. Here’s a look at our top 10…

The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023 | Football News

The top 10 moments that shaped women’s football in 2023 | Football News

It was the year that saw Australia and New Zealand host the biggest and most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup, which culminated with Spain’s crowning moment as first-time champions with a win over one of the pre-tournament favourites England. Women’s football giants United States faltered at the quarterfinal stage and several…

Osimhen, Oshoala and Morocco steal the show at African football awards | Football News

Osimhen, Oshoala and Morocco steal the show at African football awards | Football News

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala win footballer of the year awards while Morocco are named team of the year. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been named African Footballer of the Year after beating Mohamed Salah to the award at a ceremony in Marrakesh. Osimhen’s compatriot Asisat Oshoala bagged the…

Morocco Finalises Crypto Laws, Framework With World Bank and IMF Suggestions, Central Bank Says

Morocco Finalises Crypto Laws, Framework With World Bank and IMF Suggestions, Central Bank Says

Morocco could see the introduction of a set of new laws designed to govern and oversee the crypto sector in the North African nation in the coming days. Abdellatif Jouahiri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) reportedly said that the Moroccan central bank has already finalised the formulated laws. The…