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Ya Biladi
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan U20 coach celebrates well-deserved victory against Kenya in CAN 2025 opener
The coach of the national U20 football team, Mohamed Ouahbi, stated on Thursday evening in Cairo that the victory against Kenya (3-2) on the first matchday of Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) in Egypt was «well-deserved» given his players' strong performance. Speaking at a post-match press conference, Ouahbi expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Atlas Cubs in this match, highlighting their superiority in terms of possession and shots on target. He emphasized the importance of this victory to start the continental competition on the right foot, praising the team spirit of the players. The only downside, he added, was the injuries to Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal and Yassir Zibari, who scored twice in this match. Regarding the Kenyan team, the national coach noted that he was surprised by their level, pointing out that they are a tactically organized and disciplined team with good players in their ranks. Commenting on the prominence of Moroccan football, Ouahbi highlighted that under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has been committed for several years to the development of national football. Emphasizing the efforts of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), under the presidency of Fouzi Lekjaa, he noted that all resources have been made available to honor national football in various competitions, applauding the achievements in infrastructure and foundational work in academies and clubs, which bodes well for a bright future for Moroccan football. He pointed out that the Mohammed VI Football Academy, a benchmark model in football training, supplies the various national teams with talented players, and he also highlighted the role of Moroccan clubs in player development. On the second day of the group stage, Morocco will face Nigeria on Sunday. They will then play against Tunisia on Wednesday, May 7, for the third and final matchday.
Ya Biladi
04-03-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Fitch Solutions predicts 5% economic growth for Morocco
Moroccan economy is projected to grow by 5% in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024, driven by monetary policy, expansion in non-agricultural sectors, and increased foreign direct investment (FDI). According to a study by Fitch Solutions, FDI in the automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors will play a key role in sustaining growth, supported by infrastructure investments ahead of the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal. Remittances from Moroccans living abroad have also shown positive growth. The study highlights a 55.4% year-on-year increase in net FDI in 2024. Meanwhile, Morocco's tourism sector is expected to attract 17.8 million visitors in 2025, bolstered by the hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) in December. However, these forecasts come amid a challenging backdrop of historic drought, which has persisted for six consecutive years, severely impacting the agricultural sector that employs nearly 30% of the workforce. High unemployment and inflation are additional factors expected to weigh on income and consumption, slowing overall economic momentum. As a result, the growth forecast has been revised downward from an initial 5.6%, reflecting lower-than-expected agricultural production.
