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TimesLIVE
2 hours ago
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- TimesLIVE
Sundowns stars beef up who's who of has-beens in Bafana's Chan squad
The South African Football Association has announced the Bafana Bafana squad that will take part in the African Nations Championship (Chan) for local-based teams in East Africa in August. There are a number of recognisable names in the 25-player squad but the amount of players labelled as 'unattached' is an indication of the challenge assembling a local-based national combination to compete in the finals. Almost half the squad — 12 players — are without a club. There are some well-known names among those, though some read like a who's who of has-beens. Unattached players include former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star Keagan Dolly and former Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa and former Bucs midfielder Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo. Other blasts from the past are former Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic forward Menzi Masuku, former Pirates fullback Wayde Jooste, and former Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns Richards Bay forward Thabiso Kutumela. Sundowns contribute many of the more current names, though many of these are fringe performers at the Pretoria giants and some have been reported to be on their way out of Masandawana.
Morocco World
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco Jet Off to Kenya for CHAN 2024
The Moroccan national team for locally-based players will fly out to Nairobi next Sunday, July 27, aboard a special flight, ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Before departure, the Atlas Lions will play one final warm-up match behind closed doors against Burkina Faso this Thursday at 6pm, at the municipal stadium of Kenitra. Head coach Tarik Sektioui revealed his final squad list on July 23. Morocco have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Kenya, Angola, Zambia, and DR Congo. The Moroccans will kick off their campaign on Sunday, August 3, against Angola at Nyayo Stadium. They'll then take on Kenya at the Moi International Sports Centre on August 10, before facing Zambia on August 14 at the same venue. Their final group stage clash will be on Sunday, August 17, against DR Congo – again at Nyayo Stadium. Sektioui will be hoping to guide the Atlas Cubs through a tricky group and emulate the triumphs of previous CHAN editions. Tags: Africa Cup of NationsCHANTarik Sektioui
CAF
6 hours ago
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- CAF
Morocco return to CHAN with ambition as Sektioui names star-studded squad
Morocco's locally-based national team is back in the hunt for African glory — and they've made their intentions clear as revealing their squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). After missing the 2022 edition the Atlas Lions return to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) aiming to reclaim the crown they last won in 2020. Coach Tarik Sektioui, who named his final 28-man squad on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmoura, said the side is primed and determined to challenge for a third continental title — a feat that would make Morocco the most successful team in CHAN history. 'We've selected players with the right experience and mentality for a competition like CHAN,' Sektioui told reporters. 'Many of them play regularly in top-tier continental club competitions, and we believe their cohesion and tactical discipline will serve us well.' The team draws heavily from local powerhouses like RS Berkane, Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca, and AS FAR, giving Morocco a deep pool of seasoned professionals. Notably, six players from newly crowned champions Berkane make the list, including standouts like Abdelhak Assal, Ayoub Khairi, and Reda Hajji. اللائحة المستدعاة لمنتخبنا الوطني للمشاركة في كأس أمم إفريقيا للمحليين "شان" 2024 🚨Your squad list is ready for the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 | #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 — Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) July 23, 2025 Adding a touch of international pedigree, two senior national team players have also been included — Youssef Belammari (Raja Casablanca), who has earned six caps and was recently involved in Morocco's A-team matches, and goalkeeper Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat), who won Olympic bronze and the U-23 AFCON title in 2023. 'We focused our selection on technical ability and team chemistry,' said Sektioui. 'Despite some player departures to Europe, we are confident this squad has what it takes to represent Morocco with pride.' The 2024 TotalEnergies CHAN tournament — reserved exclusively for players active in their national leagues — takes place from 2 to 30 August across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Morocco has been placed in Group A, where they will battle hosts Kenya, Angola, Zambia, and DR Congo. Their campaign begins with a showdown against Angola, followed by games against Kenya, Zambia, and DR Congo — all to be staged in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive group. Morocco famously won back-to-back CHAN titles in 2018 and 2020, becoming the first nation to achieve that feat. With the likes of El Kaabi Youness, Saifeddine Bouhra, and Youssef Mehri in their attacking ranks, the Atlas Lions are well-positioned for a deep run once again. Having missed the last edition, this year's tournament represents both a mission of redemption and reaffirmation for Moroccan football — now a powerhouse across all levels of African competition. Morocco Squad – TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Goalkeepers: Al Harrar Elmehdi Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat) Aqzdaou Omar (Wydad Casablanca) Defenders: Moufid Mohamed (Wydad Casablanca) Boulacsout Mohamed Mchakhchekh Mehdi Louadni Marouane Arrassi Bouchaib Assal Abdelhak (RS Berkane) Belammari Youssef (Raja Casablanca) Zahouani Fouad Midfielders: Khairi Ayoub (RS Berkane) Hrimat Mohamed Rabie Souane Amine Essadak Houssam Hajji Reda (RS Berkane) Bach Anas Aït Ouarkhane Khalid Bougrine Sabir Forwards: Mehri Youssef (RS Berkane) El Mahraoui Anass Bouhra Saïf-Eddine (Wydad Casablanca) Baba Khalid Riahi Imad (RS Berkane) Salaheddine Errahouli Mouloua Ayoub El Kaabi Youness Lamlioui Oussama (RS Berkane)
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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- Yahoo
CHAN 2024: Morocco unveils its squad for the competition
Tarik Sektioui banks on a deep and experienced group in pursuit of a third continental crown. CHAN 2024: Morocco unveils its squad for the competition Head coach Tarik Sektioui announced on Wednesday, July 23, the list of 28 Moroccan players selected to compete in the 2024 African Nations Championship. The tournament will take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Morocco has officially revealed the final squad of the local Atlas Lions for CHAN 2024. Led by Tarik Sektioui, the Moroccan side heads into the eighth edition of this competition with several players drawn from clubs well-versed in continental battles, such as RS Berkane, Raja and Wydad Casablanca, as well as AS FAR. The Moroccan team finds itself in Group A alongside host nation Kenya, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. The locally-based Atlas Lions will kick off their campaign on August 3 against Angola at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The remaining three group stage matches are scheduled for August 10, 14, and 17. Morocco's squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship: Goalkeepers: Al Harrar Elmehdi, Rachid Ghanimi, Aqzdaou Omar Defenders: Moufid Mohamed, Boulacsout Mohamed, Mchakhchekh Mehdi, Louadni Marouane, Arrassi Bouchaib, Assal Abdelhak, Belammari Youssef, Zahouani Fouad Midfielders: Khairi Ayoub, Hrimat Mohamed Rabie, Souane Amine, Essadak Houssam, Hajji Reda, Bach Anas, Aït Ouarkhane Khalid, Bougrine Sabir Forwards: Mehri Youssef, El Mahraoui Anass, Bouhra Saïf-Eddine, Baba Khalid, Riahi Imad, Salaheddine Errahouli, Mouloua Ayoub, El Kaabi Youness, Lamlioui Oussama.
Ya Biladi
3 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.
