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Ya Biladi
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
King Mohammed VI congratulates National Women's Futsal Team on winning 2025 AFCON
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the national women's futsal team following their victory in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025), held on Wednesday in Rabat. «On the occasion of your brilliant victory in the Futsal AFCON (Morocco 2025), it gives me great pleasure to extend to you, and through you to all the members of the team, my warmest congratulations on this African title, which further strengthens the ongoing development of women's football in our country», the Sovereign writes in the message. «I take great pride in the fact that your promising team had the honor of winning the inaugural edition of this African championship, hosted successfully by our country, and that you also secured qualification for the first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup, scheduled for later this year in the Philippines». The King noted that this unprecedented triumph confirms the prominent place now held by Moroccan female players, who are strongly determined to continue achieving honorable results for national football and to make their mark in sporting events across Africa and the world. Applauding the high-level performance and deep patriotic spirit demonstrated by the national team players throughout the tournament, the Sovereign expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all those who contributed to this well-deserved continental achievement, including the players, technical, medical, and administrative staff, and officials.
Ya Biladi
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco 2025 will host «best» AFCON yet, says CAF President
The next Men's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, will be «the best» celebration of African football, said the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe. «The men's AFCON is the biggest competition in African football. The next edition, which Morocco will host, will be the best celebration of football on the continent», Motsepe stated on Wednesday, upon his arrival at Rabat-Salé Airport to attend the Women's Futsal AFCON final between Morocco and Tanzania. Regarding the upcoming Women's AFCON, scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26 next year, the CAF President said this edition «will be a great success». Expressing his delight at being back in Morocco, «a land for all Africans and all those who love football», Motsepe reaffirmed his «utmost trust» in Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), who was recently appointed CAF's First Vice-President. Highlighting Lekjaa's key role in advancing African football and his deep passion for the game, Motsepe stated: «Together with Mr. Lekjaa, the other vice-presidents, and CAF member associations, we can elevate African football—whether at the level of national teams, clubs, women's football, or futsal». Using Morocco as an example, he also emphasized the importance of partnerships between governments and football federations in every African country to support the continent-wide development of the sport. Motsepe praised Moroccans' strong enthusiasm for football, which he said contributes significantly to the success of competitions organized in the Kingdom. He expressed his excitement to attend the final of the inaugural Women's Futsal AFCON, scheduled for Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
CAF
22-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Where to Watch the CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025
Published: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 The CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will be broadcast across the African continent and beyond, allowing football fans to follow the live African football action. The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, 22 April, with an opening match between Angola and Guinea at 2:00 PM (local time), marking the start of a month of intense competition leading up to the grand final scheduled for Sunday, 30 April. The eight participating teams will be competing not only for the continental title but also for one of the two qualifying spots for the FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup, which will take place in the Philippines from 27 November to 7 December 2025. The matches will be broadcast live on CAF TV, the official YouTube channel of CAF. To view the full match schedule, timings, and venues for the Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 – CLICK HERE. CAF Women's Futsal AFCON Morocco 2025:Group A: Morocco, Cameroon, NamibiaGroup B: Angola, Egypt, Guinea Group C: Madagascar, Senegal, Tanzania
CAF
11-04-2025
- Health
- CAF
U-17 AFCON: Behind the Scenes of a Quiet Fight Against Doping
As the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations unfolds, another equally crucial match is being played behind the scenes: the fight against doping. For this edition, the CAF in partnership with the Moroccan Anti-Doping Agency (AMAD), has rolled out an ambitious programme of education and awareness aimed at young players and their medical staff. An Ambitious Programme CAF has made this anti-doping education initiative one of its new priority projects. Launched last year, it has already been rolled out during the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON, the Women's Champions League, the Futsal AFCON, Beach Soccer AFCON, and even in academies like Next Destination in Ghana. A simple yet effective format: one hour of awareness per team, held at the hotel outside of training hours. Participants leave with branded goodies from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), but more importantly, with answers. At this age, myths are abundant, and understanding can be unclear. 'Education on the risks of doping starts from a young age, and youth tournaments provide the perfect platform to spread our message,' says Sherif Abou El Eneim, Senior Manager of CAF's Anti-Doping Unit. 'This initiative, led by CAF, aligns perfectly with the vision of our President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, who champions clean football — a source of pride for the continent and its supporters. We are carrying out this mission in close cooperation with WADA and its African branch, to ensure fair and drug-free sport for all.' A Doctor with a Striking Message In front of the young players, Dr Maria Windy quickly captures attention. Calm and composed, she chooses her words carefully. She knows her audience: teenagers, future internationals, hearing terms like 'TUE' (Therapeutic Use Exemption), 'supervised urine collection', and 'in-competition vs out-of-competition testing' for the first time. 'You are athletes. That means you have rights, but also responsibilities. You are responsible for what enters your body. Even if a doctor prescribes it, you will be the one sanctioned.' 'A positive test doesn't just mean a suspension. Sometimes, it ends a career.' These Are Our Kidneys, Our Liver, Our Future Among team staff, the message is just as impactful. Dr Daouda Sangaré, doctor for the Mali U-17 team, praised the initiative: 'These are sensitive topics, but young people need to be exposed to these realities early. We're talking about their future.' His view is shared by Ivorian coach Bassiriki Diabaté, who attentively attended the full session with his group: 'The kids enjoyed it. They understood that it's not just a simple test. We explained that a test result can show up even three months later — that's what the B sample is for. These were things they didn't know.' For him, awareness is an absolute necessity: 'African football is progressing, and workshops like this help raise awareness — both about disciplinary risks and health. There's a myth around certain stimulants, but our players now understand that these substances can deeply affect their health. The kidneys, the liver — these are vital organs. Now they understand that behind a 'boost', there can be poison.' The Shadows of Vulnerable Moments As the session continues, Dr Windy outlines scenarios that could lead to doping: poorly treated injuries, overtraining, pressure to recover quickly, bad advice… 'One day, someone might say: 'Take this, you'll run faster.' When that day comes, remember this session. Never take anything without asking a doctor. And even then, tell them you're an athlete subject to WADA rules.' Balancing Rights and Responsibilities Participants also learn they have rights: to be informed, to request a representative during testing, to ask for an interpreter, and to file a complaint if the process isn't handled properly. 'They are minors. Some don't speak the host country's language. They need to know they're not alone,' notes Daouda Sangaré, doctor of the Mali team. For CAF, this programme is part of a long-term strategy. No improvisation. No targeting only elite tournaments. The aim is to educate an entire generation of responsible athletes. Africa hasn't yet seen a major doping scandal in football — and that's precisely what these campaigns are designed to prevent: anticipate, educate, and protect.
