Africa: Morocco Continues Its Participation in 44th AU Executive Council Ahead of Union’s Summit

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Executive Council of the African Union (AU) continued its 44th ordinary session in Addis Ababa on Thursday, with the participation of Morocco, ahead of the Union Summit scheduled for February 17 and 18. Morocco is represented at this 44th session by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The Moroccan delegation includes Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the AU and UNECA, Ambassador Mohamed Methqal, Director General […]

February 15, 2024

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Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

[ad_1] The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event realizes commitments both countries made at the PSI 20th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting in May 2023 in Jeju, Republic of Korea to expand PSI outreach to non-endorsing countries, especially in Africa. At the meeting - the largest PSI event ever held on the African Continent - the United States, Morocco, and 11 […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – South Africa Shock Morocco, Mali Ease Through

[ad_1] All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday The 2023 Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) continues to be a tournament of surprises. A day after the defending champions Senegal, Africa's second-ranked team, were sent packing by the hosts. the top-ranked Morocco team, who made it to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, were sent packing by South Africa. Two second half goals from Evidence Makgopa including an excellent free-kick by […]

January 31, 2024

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Morocco/South Africa: Morocco Knocked Out of 2023 Afcon

[ad_1] [MAP] Morocco, lacking injured talisman Hakim Ziyech, were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after losing 0-2 against South Africa. [ad_2] Source link

January 31, 2024

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Morocco Coach Regragui’s Ban Lifted

[ad_1] Morocco coach, Walid Regragui's two-match suspension at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been lifted after an appeal. Regragui was given a four-match ban, with two games suspended, and fined for bringing the competition into disrepute. The decision means Regragui, who had to watch his country's last group game against Zambia last Wednesday from the stands, will be back on the bench for the last-16 clash against South Africa today. Regragui, who led his country to the World […]

January 30, 2024

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Africa: Afcon 2023 – CAF Hammer Falls On Morocco, DR Congo

[ad_1] Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both Morocco, DR Congo football federations, and Morocco's coach guilty The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has released its verdict on the post-match incidents that occurred following the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d'Ivoire 2023 fixture between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo on 21 January. Guilty Verdicts and Sanctions Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and […]

January 25, 2024

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Morocco/Zambia: 2023 Afcon – Morocco Secure Top Spot in Group F With 1-0 Victory Over Zambia

[ad_1] San Pedro (Côte d'Ivoire) - In a thrilling match at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in Côte d'Ivoire's San Pedro on Wednesday, Morocco triumphed over Zambia with a score of 1-0, securing the top spot in Group F in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The victory guarantees Morocco's qualification for the round of 16. The decisive goal came in the 38th minute, courtesy of the talented Hakim Ziyech, who proved to be the hero for the Atlas Lions. […]

January 25, 2024

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Morocco: Moroccan Referee Bouchra Karboubi, First Arab Woman to Officiate Afcon Match

[ad_1] Rabat — Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi became, on Monday, the first Arab woman to officiate a football match at the Africa Cup of Nations (2023 AFCON). Karboubi led the decisive match between Nigeria and Guinea Bissau at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, on the 3rd and final day of Group A of the 2023 AFCON. This achievement illustrates the proactive policy of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), which has been heavily involved in developing women's football, under the […]

January 23, 2024

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Morocco to Host 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Rabat — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Morocco the organization of the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Wednesday. This edition, which will be held in April, will be a qualifier for the 2024 World Cup, scheduled for Uzbekistan, the FRMF pointed out on its website. This is the second futsal AFCON hosted by the Kingdom, following the 2020 edition organized in Laâyoune. [ad_2] Source link

January 11, 2024

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