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 2

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Morocco: Jarama – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] Saïd Tichiti is a Morrocan-born musician based in Hungary since 1998. There he founded the fusion ensemble Chalaban, which released six albums over a 20-year span. Their music has always been based in Gnawa and chaâbi rhythms and melodies, but with his Eastern European collaborators, he's updated these venerable sounds with elements of dub, funk and psychedelic rock. Chalaban's 2018 album Gleiman is a fine example of their rootsy fusion, fueled by the urgent pulse of a Gnawa ceremony, […]

January 11, 2024 1

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Africa: Moroccan Envoy Pips South African for UN Human Rights Council Post

[ad_1] The UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco as president of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024 after he beat South African envoy, Mxolisi Nkosi in a vote. Voting was by secret ballot on January 10 and held after the 47-member council resumed its work for 2024 without a leader for only the second time in its 18-year history. Of the votes cast, Zniber won 30 to the 17 cast for Nkosi with all […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Tunisia: Afac Launches Call for Applications for 2nd Cycle of Nacp

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The call for applications for the second cycle of the North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) is now open, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) said on Monday. "Taking the five North African countries, namely Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya and Morocco as primary focus, the NACP aims to strengthen independent arts and culture entities, including institutions, collectives, networks, and spaces- with an emphasis on regional partnerships, and a particular focus on engaging young audiences and extending […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Tunisian Poet Moncef Ouhaibi Wins Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian poet and critic Moncef Ouhaibi won the Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism in its third edition at the 20th Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival. The prize rewards a research entitled "the Structure of Discourse in Contemporary Arab Poetry." The second and third prizes went to Moroccan Anouar Benaich and Hussein Benbada. [ad_2] Source link

January 11, 2024 2

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Africa: Five Stars to Watch At Afcon 2024

[ad_1] The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast is set to feature some of the biggest names in world football. Here are five standout players to keep an eye on during the tournament: Mohamed Salah (Egypt) A household name in football, the 31-year-old Liverpool forward is known for his incredible goal-scoring abilities. He is the joint-top scorer in the Premier League this season with 14 goals. Salah has been instrumental in Egypt's success in the past and […]

January 10, 2024 1

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Africa: Morocco – Bilal El Khannouss Praises SAN Pedro Training Facilities

[ad_1] Atlas Lions midfielder Bilal El Khannouss is full of praise for Morocco's training facilities in San Pedro. The Atlas Lions were the first team to touch down in Cote d'Ivoire ahead of the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Ivory Coast 2023. The North African giants trained on Monday for the first time at the stadium Auguste-Denise de San Pédro, after their arrival the day before. "I think it's the best facility that I have […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

[ad_1] Luanda — Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. In this competition that began in 1957, Angola has never been on the podium, being in the quarter-finals the best position the team has achieved so far in this continental competition. For climate reasons, the African Football Confederation (CAF) moved the CAN from 2023 to January and February this year. Trophies: 1957 - Egypt 1959 - Egypt 1962 […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Tanzania/Egypt: Egypt Beat Tanzania in Final Before Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Egypt concluded their pre-Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 triumph against Tanzania, thanks to a composed finish by Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan and a penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. The win serves as the Pharaohs' solitary warm-up encounter ahead of the tournament's commencement in Cote d'Ivoire on January 13. Coach Rui Vitoria utilized the opportunity to assess certain players, fielding Zamalek's goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy and left-back Ahmed Fatouh, both returning after a prolonged absence of over six weeks. […]

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