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CAF
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TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Morocco team profile
Published: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 Morocco enters the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 looking to make history by becoming the first nation to win the tournament three times, having already claimed back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2020. Factfile Nickname: Atlas Lions Previous Appearances: 4 (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020) Best Finish: Champions (2018, 2020) CHAN Titles: 2 FIFA Ranking: 14 Head Coach: Tarik Sektioui Know Your Coach: Tarik Sektioui Former international Tarik Sektioui brings considerable experience to his role as head coach of the Atlas Lions. His playing career saw him don the colors of several European clubs, including FC Porto and AJ Auxerre, before transitioning into coaching where he has enjoyed success with various Moroccan clubs including FUS Rabat, RS Berkane, and AS FAR. His appointment marks a new chapter as Morocco seeks unprecedented success in the competition. Sektioui, who has previously managed Morocco's U19 and Olympic teams, faces the considerable challenge of maintaining the nation's dominance in the competition. His extensive experience with local football, having managed several top-tier Moroccan clubs and won both domestic and continental titles, positions him well for this task. How They Qualified The Atlas Lions qualified automatically for CHAN 2024 as the only representative so far from the North African Football Union zone. They enter the tournament sharing the record for most titles (2) with DR Congo, making their fifth appearance in the competition since their debut in South Africa 2014. Morocco at CHAN Morocco's journey in CHAN has been particularly impressive in recent years. After their first appearance in 2014, they participated in three consecutive tournaments (2016, 2018, and 2020), culminating in back-to-back victories in their last two appearances. Their absence from the 2022 edition has only heightened their determination to reclaim the trophy. Fun Fact: Morocco became the first host nation to win the CHAN tournament in 2018 and the first country to win back-to-back titles (2018, 2020) What to Expect The Atlas Lions will be eager to demonstrate why they are considered among the favorites for the title, as they aim to become the first nation to win three CHAN tournaments and establish themselves as the most successful team in the competition's history.
Morocco World
7 days ago
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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
Yahoo
7 days ago
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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.
Morocco World
23-07-2025
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Morocco Names Final Squad for CHAN 2025 in East Africa
Morocco's head coach Tarik Sektioui has unveiled the final squad for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place from August 2 to 30 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora. The Moroccan home-based national team, made up exclusively of players from the domestic league, will compete in Group A, with all matches to be held in Nairobi, Kenya. It's a tough draw for the Atlas Lions, who will face hosts Kenya, as well as Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. Having lifted the CHAN title in 2018 and 2020, Morocco are eyeing a third triumph. Here is Morocco's 28-man squad: Mehdi Harrar, Rachid Ghanimi, Omar Agdazou, Mohamed Mfid, Mohamed Boulaksout, Mehdi Mchakhchakh, Marouane Loudani, Bouchaib Arassi, Abdelhaq Amselam, Youssef Belaamrab, Fouad Zahouani, Ayoub Khairi, Mohamed Rabii Harimat, Amine Souane, Houssam Essadik, Reda Hajji, Anas Bach, Khalid Ait Ourkhan, Saber Bougrine, Youssef Mehri, Anas El Mehrawi, Saifeddine Bouhra, Khalid Baba, Imad Riahi, Salahddine Rahhouli, Ayoub Moulloua, Younes El Kaabi, and Oussama Lamlioui. Tags: chan 2025KenyaTanzaniaUganda
CAF
21-07-2025
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- CAF
12 days to go: Morocco make statement with friendly wins ahead of CHAN 2024
Published: Monday, 21 July 2025 Morocco's home-based national team is hitting peak form at just the right time, recording a second consecutive friendly win ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). With a strong 2-1 victory over fellow CHAN contenders Burkina Faso in Kenitra on Saturday, the youthful Atlas Lions are shaping up to be serious title contenders. The result follows Morocco's 6-0 thrashing of Chad in June and confirms their growing momentum despite limited preparation time. With the CHAN tournament kicking off on 2 August in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, head coach Tarik Sektioui appears to be molding a cohesive and confident squad drawn entirely from domestic talent born in 2000 or later. After a cagey opening 45 minutes, Morocco asserted their dominance in the second half. Bouchaïb Arrasi of Raja Casablanca opened the scoring in the 58th minute before Racing Casablanca's Younes El Kaabi doubled the lead four minutes later. Burkina Faso pulled one back through Papus Naser Ouattara late in the game, but Morocco held on to claim victory. Coach Sektioui's side, exempt from CHAN qualifiers as part of CAF's seeding protocol, are in a tough Group A alongside co-hosts Kenya, DR Congo, Zambia, and Angola. However, the recent performances have significantly boosted morale and tactical cohesion within the squad. The Lion Cubs will face Burkina Faso once more on Thursday, 24 July, also in Kenitra, in what will serve as their final warm-up before travelling to East Africa for the tournament. With a combination of individual brilliance and growing team chemistry, Morocco are making it clear: they are not just participating—they are coming to win.
