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The National
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers' Igamane handed Morocco call-up for friendly double-header
They face Tunisia and Benin in a friendly double header next month. Igamane made his senior debut for his country in March, playing the final eight minutes of a 2-1 win over Niger in World Cup qualifying. Read more: He will look to register another few caps in the upcoming international break after being named in the squad alongside the likes of Champions League finalist Achraf Hakimi, Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz and Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce. Igamane scored 16 goals and assisted a further three in his first year at Rangers. His call-up comes after the club confirmed their pre-season plans for 2025/26. The team will return to training on Monday, June 23, before heading to England's elite St. George's Park facility for an intensive training camp in early July. They will then host Champions League outfit Club Brugge at Ibrox for a friendly on Sunday, July 6, with a 2pm kick-off scheduled. After that, Michael Carrick will take his Middlesbrough side north of the border on Saturday, July 26. That game will also begin at 2pm. Regarding the Champions League, Rangers enter the league path of qualifying at round two, the draw for which takes place on June 18. The first leg will be played on July 22 or 23, with the return tie on July 29 or 30. Their fixtures for the Scottish Premiership season will be announced on Friday, June 20, with the league season commencing on the weekend of August 2.
The Herald Scotland
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers' Igamane handed Morocco call-up for friendly double-header
Igamane made his senior debut for his country in March, playing the final eight minutes of a 2-1 win over Niger in World Cup qualifying. Read more: He will look to register another few caps in the upcoming international break after being named in the squad alongside the likes of Champions League finalist Achraf Hakimi, Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz and Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce. Igamane scored 16 goals and assisted a further three in his first year at Rangers. His call-up comes after the club confirmed their pre-season plans for 2025/26. The team will return to training on Monday, June 23, before heading to England's elite St. George's Park facility for an intensive training camp in early July. They will then host Champions League outfit Club Brugge at Ibrox for a friendly on Sunday, July 6, with a 2pm kick-off scheduled. After that, Michael Carrick will take his Middlesbrough side north of the border on Saturday, July 26. That game will also begin at 2pm. Regarding the Champions League, Rangers enter the league path of qualifying at round two, the draw for which takes place on June 18. The first leg will be played on July 22 or 23, with the return tie on July 29 or 30. Their fixtures for the Scottish Premiership season will be announced on Friday, June 20, with the league season commencing on the weekend of August 2.
The National
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Why are Igamane & Bajrami missing from Rangers squad?
The forward is not involved in the matchday squad for the final Scottish Premiership league match of the season against Hibernian. Ibrox interim boss Ferguson has revealed Igamane reported injured on Friday and was not fit to travel with the squad for the match at Easter Road. Read more: The manager also confirmed a hamstring problem for Jefte as he misses out on the squad. Nedim Bajrami is out of contention due to illness. On Igamane, Ferguson told Rangers TV: "He reported yesterday with an injury. He wasn't fit to travel." On BBC, he added: "Hamza picked up a knock on Wednesday and still felt it yesterday, so no point in travelling. "Nedim, feeling a bit under the weather so I'm not going to make people travel if they are not 100 per cent."
Morocco World
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Igamane Linked with Champions League Hopefuls Strasbourg
Strasbourg are exploring a move for Morocco international Hamza Igamane as the French club prepares for a potential European campaign next season. The 22-year-old has impressed in his first season with Rangers, scoring 16 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions. His form has attracted interest from several clubs, including Tottenham, Sevilla, and Marseille, according to reports in France. Strasbourg, who sit sixth in Ligue 1 ahead of the final round of fixtures, remain in contention for a top-four finish and a place in the Champions League play-off round. Managed by Liam Rosenior and part of Todd Boehly's BlueCo ownership group, the club is expected to be active in the summer transfer market. Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha is likely to depart, and Igamane is reportedly among the names being considered to replace him. Igamane is under contract at Rangers until 2029, and the club are expected to demand a significant fee for the Moroccan forward, who joined from FAR Rabat in 2023 for a reported $2.5m The Scottish club, currently undergoing ownership changes and without a permanent head coach, are thought to be reluctant to sell unless a substantial offer is made. Igamane made his senior debut for Morocco earlier this season. In a statement in January, he said: 'Like any Moroccan footballer, my dream is to wear the national team shirt. I also want to help my club as much as I can, and eventually play for a big club in Europe.' He was also part of Morocco's title-winning squad at the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations and is in contention for a senior call-up for the upcoming international fixtures against Benin, Tunisia, and Congo-Brazzaville.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers braced for Hamza Igamane bids as Champions League chasers emerge as serious suitors
Moroccan hitman is a wanted man ahead of the summer transfer window Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Champions League-chasing French side Strasbourg have emerged as a serious suitor for Rangers striker Hamza Igamane, according to reports in France. Igamane has impressed during his first season at Rangers, scoring 16 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions. His form at Ibrox has won him international recognition with Morocco and now the 22-year-old is becoming a wanted man on the continent. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla were linked with Igamane during the January transfer window and in recent days, both Everton and Marseille have been credited with an interest. And now it is Ligue 1 side Strasbourg are being heavily touted for the former AS FAR hitman. Hamza Igamane has scored 16 goals for Rangers this season. | SNS Group Strasbourg have impressed in Ligue 1 this season and ahead of their final match of the season against Le Havre, they still harbour ambitions of breaking into the top four and qualifying for the 2025/26 Champions League. Liam Rosenior's side currently sit sixth and in the Conference League positions, but are level on 57 points with fifth-placed Lille and fourth-placed Nice. Should they better their results against Brest and Reims respectively on Saturday night, then they will enter the Champions League in the play-off round. It would be a remarkable achievement for a club that just a few years ago were languishing in Ligue 2. They are part of Todd Boehly's BlueCo stable and hold ambitions of being one of the major players in French football. Under former Hull boss Rosenior this season, they have impressed and recently defeated Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Their man striker, Dutchman Emanuel Emegha, is expected to be sold this summer regardless of what happens over the weekend, with partner club Chelsea mooted as a potential destination. Strasbourg have held a long-term interest in Nantes forward Matthis Abline but in recent weeks, their interest in Igamane has risen and should they qualify for the Champions League, they would be able to launch a sizeable bid. Heavy Strasbourg interest in Igamane According to respected French journalist Mohamed Toubache-Ter, Igamane is now firmly on a shortlist of strikers Strasbourg will look to pursue over the next few weeks in what could be a busy transfer window at the Stade de la Meinau. Igamane is contracted to Rangers until the summer of 2029 and would require a significant transfer fee to tempt Rangers into selling. While the Ibrox outfit is currently in some flux with the impending takeover from Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises, plus the lack of a permanent head coach, it is understood that there is a reluctance to let one of their prized assets move unless serious recompense is involved.
