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Morocco World
4 days ago
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- Morocco World
Morocco v Tunisia: Atlas Lions Continue AFCON Preparations with North African Derby
Morocco take on Tunisia in Fès on Friday night as Walid Regragui's side step up their preparations for next year's Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. Kick-off set for 9 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1) at the Grand Stade de Fès, and fans can catch the action live on Arriyadia HD. The match may be classed as a friendly, but there is nothing relaxed about the mood in either camp. Expectations are high, and the Atlas Lions will want to put in a convincing performance in front of their fans. Regragui is without two key attacking players, with Brahim Diaz and Abde Ezzalzouli ruled out through injury. Their absence could open the door for younger names like Bilal El Khannouss, Elias Ben Seghir and Amir Richardson to stake a claim. Morocco's recent displays have raised questions about their attacking rhythm and overall intensity. After a flat showing in the last international window, the pressure is on to show signs of improvement, particularly with the AFCON now less than six months away. The hosts are likely to stick with a core of experienced players, including Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd and Youssef En-Nesyri. However, there is growing demand for more variety in midfield and greater fluidity in the final third. Morocco (expected XI) : Bounou; Hakimi, Yamiq, Massina, Belammari; Amrabat, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Rahimi, En-Nesyri, Ben Seghir. Prediction : Morocco 2-0 Tunisia – tight contest, but home advantage and Morocco's squad quality should make the difference. Tags: Achraf HakimiMoroccoTunisiaWalid Regraguiyassine bounou
Morocco World
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco vs Tanzania: Final of Women Futsal AFCON
Morocco's women's futsal team are one game away from etching their name in history as they face Tanzania in the final of the first CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah indoor arena and fans can catch the action live on Arriyadia HD. The hosts enter the fray riding high on momentum and confidence, having swept through the group stage with a perfect record and huge scoreline before cruising past Angola in the semi-final. Head coach Adel Sayeh said his players' discipline and determination are 'the fruit of months of hard work, tactical rigour and immense national pride'. Speaking in the pre-match press conference, he said: *'This group gave everything. They followed the game plan to the letter and proved that they belong at the top.'* The Moroccan squad, mostly made up of players who ply their trade in regular football rather than futsal, have defied expectations with professional performances and sharp tactical awareness. Sayeh pointed to high-level friendlies against the likes of Spain, Brazil and Portugal as crucial preparation: 'We knew we had little time, so we opted for strong opponents to accelerate the learning curve. That decision paid off.' Their opponents, Tanzania, have also impressed en route to the final and will pose a stern test. Sayeh promised the same level of preparation and focus: 'Finals aren't played. They are won. We will analyse Tanzania thoroughly. The goal is to keep the trophy at home and make Morocco proud.' CAF president Patrice Motsepe landed earlier today in Rabat to attend the final. Score Prediction: Expect a thrilling, end-to-end affair. Morocco's tactical discipline and home support should tip the balance. Verdict: Morocco 4-2 Tanzania Tags: 2025 Futsal AFCONMoroccoTanzaniaWomen's AFCON
Morocco World
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco vs Angola: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
Morocco's women's futsal team will face Angola on Monday evening in the semi-finals of the first CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can catch the action live on Arriyadia HD. The hosts aim to book their place in the final and secure qualification for the upcoming Futsal Women's World Cup in the Philippines from November 27 to December 7. Morocco heads into the game buoyed by two emphatic group stage victories, thrashing Namibia 8-1 before easing past Cameroon 7-1. Head coach Adil Sayeh's side will also have the advantage of playing on home soil, with a huge crowd expected at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. The women's team will be looking to mirror the achievements of the men's squad, who have dominated the African scene under Hicham Dguig, winning three consecutive African titles and reaching the World Cup quarter-finals twice. Tags: afconAngolaMoroccoRabatWAFCON futsal
