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Ya Biladi
2 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan midfielder Amine Zouhzouh signs $3M deal with Al-Wakrah
Moroccan midfielder Amine Zouhzouh has officially signed with Qatar's Al-Wakrah club, departing from AS FAR after an outstanding season. The transfer deal spans three years and is valued at three million dollars, with an additional annual bonus approaching one million dollars, according to This represents a landmark deal for the historic Rabat club, where the 24-year-old Atlas Lion has tallied 24 goals and 24 assists. Zouhzouh's skill and precision have attracted interest from numerous clubs, including those in European leagues. However, he ultimately chose to commit to Al-Wakrah. As of last Sunday, the midfielder was still participating in a training camp with the national team for players born after 2000, gearing up for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place from August 2 to 30, 2025.
Morocco World
5 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Six Moroccans Appointed as Officials for CHAN 2024
CAF has unveiled the full list of match officials chosen for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), set to take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Among those selected, six Moroccans stand out. Bouchra Karboubi and Mustapha Kechchaf appear as main referees, while Hamza Nassiri joins as an assistant referee. VAR duties will include Samir Guezzaz, Hamza El Fariq, and Fatiha Jermoumi, all appointed as assistant VAR officials. The list, published by CAF, includes 70 referees in total. 26 central referees, 26 assistants, and 18 dedicated to VAR, drawn from over 30 national associations. All officials will arrive in the host countries before the start of the tournament for a preparatory program. The training will include both theoretical sessions and fieldwork, with a focus on CAF protocols and video assistance procedures. CHAN 2024 will kick off at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam and end in Nairobi at Moi International Sports Centre. Morocco, placed in Group A, will face Angola on August 3 in its opening match. The national team will then meet Kenya on August 10 and Zambia on August 14, both at Nyayo Stadium. The group stage will close with a match against the Democratic Republic of Congo on August 17, also at Nyayo. Tags: AfricaCHANCHAN 2024FootballMorocco
Ya Biladi
5 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Six Moroccan referees appointed for CHAN 2024 in East Africa
Six Moroccan referees, including two central referees, one assistant referee, and three video assistant referees (VAR), have been selected to officiate at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Bouchra Karboubi and Mustapha Kech Chaf will be among the 26 central referees officiating at the tournament. The full list, released Thursday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), also includes 26 assistant referees and 18 VAR officials. Hamza Nassiri has been appointed as an assistant referee, while Samir Guezzaz, Hamza El Fariq, and Fatiha Jermoumi will form part of the VAR team. According to CAF, all appointed officials will take part in a preparatory training camp ahead of the competition. The program will feature both theoretical and practical sessions, in line with CAF's refereeing standards and its use of technological tools such as VAR.
CAF
16-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
East African hosts line up mini-tournament ahead of TotalEnergies CHAN 2024
Published: Wednesday, 16 July 2025 As anticipation builds for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are set to fine-tune their preparations with a four-nation mini-tournament in Arusha, Tanzania, from 21 to 27 July. The three East African hosts will be joined by Congo Brazzaville, who are also set to participate in the CHAN tournament proper. The warm-up event comes just days before the official kick-off of the continental competition, scheduled for 2 August in Dar es Salaam. Organised under the umbrella of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), the tournament aims to help the participating nations test their systems, assess team chemistry, and make final adjustments. 'The primary objective of this competition is to offer our Zonal teams a valuable platform to prepare adequately ahead of the African Nations Championship,' said CECAFA Executive Director Auka John Gecheo. The mini-tournament will follow a round-robin format, with each team playing three matches. The side with the most points after all matchdays will be crowned the winner. On Matchday 1 (July 21), Kenya's Harambee Stars will take on regional rivals Uganda Cranes, while Tanzania will face Congo Brazzaville. On Matchday 2 (July 24), Uganda will meet Congo, while Tanzania square off against Kenya. The final round of fixtures is expected to provide valuable insight into each team's readiness ahead of CHAN. Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy welcomed the initiative, calling it 'an ideal dress rehearsal' for the tournament. 'It will really be a good opportunity to see the players in a real competitive set-up,' said McCarthy. 'This is also a chance for us to evaluate the systems we've worked on and observe how the players respond under match pressure. It's crucial for building momentum ahead of our opening game against DR Congo.' The four teams have been drawn into different groups for CHAN 2024: Kenya in Group A, Tanzania in Group B, Uganda in Group C, and Congo Brazzaville in Group D. Kenya open their CHAN campaign on 3 August against DR Congo at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Tanzania will face Burkina Faso in the tournament opener on 2 August in Dar es Salaam, while Uganda play Algeria on 4 August, followed by Congo's clash with Sudan in Zanzibar the next day.
The South African
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
BREAKING: Monnapule Saleng set to leave Orlando Pirates!
The Monnapule Saleng and Orlando Pirates saga could finally be over if the latest update proves to be true. Saleng last played for Pirates in December 2024 with no release explanation given for his absence at the time. There have been many rumours about Saleng's situation with Pirates , with the club and his management both releasing statements. Initial rumours were that the winger was denied a lucrative opportunity abroad a couple of years back. It was also recently claimed that Egyptian giants Al Ahly had agreed a deal to sign him from the Buccaneers. That deal hitting a snag saw him disgruntled and missing training. In March Saleng returned to action for the first time in 2025, having being sidelined by Pirates. His first bit of football came courtesy of Bafana Bafana, an impressive 90 minute outing against Egypt. This in a 1-1 draw in the African Nations Championship qualifiers first leg. However, the player did not make the squad for the second leg in Egypt the next weekend. There had also been rumours that Saleng had signed a pre-contract with Pirates' arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs . Rumours of his exit were also fuelled by his absence as the Buccaneers resumed pre-season training. Furthermore, he was not spotted as the team departed for their pre-season camp of Spain last night. But earlier on Tuesday this publication reported that Saleng was set to join up with Pirates in Spain later this week. But now according to the latest from SABC Sport, he is set to be loaned out to Orbit College. 'SABC Sport has established that Orlando Pirates are in advanced discussions to loan out winger Monnapule Saleng to their Betway Premiership rivals. It's understood talks are ongoing between the Soweto giants and newly promoted outfit Orbit College to help revive the players' career. To help him find his feet again, SABC Sport has been informed that Saleng is edging closer to a loan spell at Orbit College, who were promoted to the Premier Soccer League topflight last month.' Wrote the publication. Pirates fans how do you feel about Saleng going on loan to Orbit College? Is it for the best? Or is it for the best to cut ties permanently? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
