Country: Maghreb
All the latest news from the Maghreb: politics, economy, society, culture, and geopolitics. A regional section covering Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania.
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CAN 2025: CAF strikes hard, heavy sanctions on Senegal and Morocco.
The CAF has unveiled a series of suspensions and fines targeting players, coaching staff, and federations of Senegal and Morocco, following the incidents that marred the final of… -
CAN 2025: CAF refutes any manipulation in favor of Morocco
Accused of having favored the host country during the tournament, the Confederation of African Football brushed aside any conspiracy theory, its vice-president Kurt Okraku insisting that the body… -
CAN 2025 Final: hearings completed, the disciplinary commission’s ruling awaited
Summoned before the Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football, the Senegalese Football Federation defended its position after the heated final against Morocco, awaiting a decision expected… -
After AFCON, the towel controversy resurfaces in the CAF Cup.
Incidents involving staff at Mohammed V Stadium during Wydad–Maniema Union have rekindled a controversy already seen during AFCON 2025, which has gone viral on social media. Less than… -
Liverpool: Didi Hamann pushes Mohamed Salah toward a departure
The former Reds midfielder, Didi Hamann, believes that a separation, potentially toward the Saudi Pro League, could be beneficial for both Mohamed Salah and Liverpool, now facing a… -
AFCON 2025 – Senegal vs Morocco: King Mohammed VI calls for unity after a tense final
The day after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, marred by incidents between Morocco and Senegal, King Mohamed VI called for calm and unity, reminding that the… -
AFCON 2025: CAF imposes heavy sanctions on Algeria after incidents against Nigeria
The CAF disciplinary panel handed down suspensions and hefty fines to the Algerian national team and its federation following the incidents that occurred after the match against Nigeria… -
CAN 2025: an Algerian influencer imprisoned for urinating in a stadium in Rabat
Filmed while urinating in a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations, Raouf Belkacemi was handed a custodial prison sentence, a case that underscores the strict limits governing… -
AFCON 2025: The Moroccan Football Federation has filed a complaint with CAF and FIFA following the incident in the final.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings with continental and international bodies following the events that marked the final against Senegal. The… -
CAN 2025: “It will be hard to get over it,” Brahim Diaz breaks his silence after his missed Panenka
Reeling from his missed penalty in the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, Brahim Diaz delivered a poignant message, owning up to his responsibility and promising to bounce back… -
AFCON 2025 / Morocco 0–1 Senegal: CAF condemns incidents during the final and opens an investigation
The Confederation of African Football (« CAF ») condemns the unacceptable behavior of certain players and officials during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between… -
AFCON 2025: Gianni Infantino condemns the Senegalese players’ outbursts.
Gianni Infantino has firmly denounced the excesses involving Senegalese players and staff members, calling on CAF to impose exemplary sanctions to preserve the spirit and values of football.… -
CAN 2025: African legends crush Brahim Diaz
The failed Panenka by the Moroccan forward, Brahim Diaz, at the very end of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal continues to draw reactions from the African football… -
CAN 2025: Senegal puts CAF on alert ahead of the final against Morocco
On the eve of the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, the Lions of Teranga have appealed to CAF to denounce conditions they deem unfair,… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt without Attia and Mohsen face Nigeria
Suspended for unsporting behavior after the semi-final against Senegal, Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen will miss the third-place match, a blow for the Pharaohs ahead of facing the… -
CAN 2025: “The Super Eagles will do everything to beat Egypt”, Calvin Bassey
After the elimination in the semi-final against Morocco, Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey promises that the Super Eagles will fight to the end to clinch third place against Egypt.… -
AFCON 2025: “Egypt still plays to win,” Hossam Hassan warns Nigeria
Determined to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on a positive note after their semifinal defeat, Egypt approaches the third-place match against Nigeria with the clear ambition… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: the draw for the group stage.
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held this Thursday in Rabat, drew up balanced and promising groups, with several high-profile matchups from the group… -
AFCON 2025: Ighalo sees Nigeria taking bronze against Egypt
Convinced that the Super Eagles still have one last chance to make an impact, Odion Ighalo believes that the third-place match against the Pharaohs is the ideal opportunity… -
AFCON 2025: Brahim Díaz leads the top scorers’ table ahead of the final
With five goals since the start of the tournament, Brahim Diaz leads Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen and stands as the competition’s top scorer on the eve of… -
CAN 2025: Osimhen and Hakimi starters, the official lineups for Nigeria – Morocco
Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have… -
CAN 2025: Senegal eliminates Egypt and advances to the final
With a goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal beat Egypt (1-0) this Wednesday in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. A precious victory for the Teranga Lions that seals their… -
CAN 2025: Mané and Salah start, the official lineups for Senegal – Egypt
Egypt face Senegal this Wednesday (6:00 PM GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Sadio… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria vs Morocco, Senegal vs Egypt, the schedule for this Wednesday.
Senegal faces Egypt as Morocco takes on Nigeria this Wednesday, for a decisive evening that will determine the two finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held… -
AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui warns his players ahead of Morocco–Nigeria
On the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, the head coach of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui, stressed concentration and mastery of duels to avoid… -
CAN 2025: Ghanaian Daniel Nii Laryea to referee Nigeria – Morocco
Considered one of the continent’s best referees, the Ghanaian official Daniel Nii Laryea has been appointed by CAF to officiate the AFCON 2025 semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco.… -
AFCON 2025 / Eric Chelle (Nigeria’s head coach): “We might let Morocco have the ball…”
On the eve of the clash with Morocco in the semi-final of CAN 2025, the Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, adopted a defensive approach to contain the Atlas Lions… -
AFCON 2025: Koulibaly praises Egypt’s defensive solidity ahead of the clash with Senegal
On the eve of the Senegal vs Egypt clash in the AFCON 2025 semifinals, the captain of the Lions of Teranga, Kalidou Koulibaly, highlighted the Pharaohs’ experience and… -
CAN 2025/Semi-final: “Morocco is formidable,” Alex Iwobi warns Nigeria.
Impressed by the solidity of the Atlas Lions, the Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi expects a high-level semifinal as Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday for a… -
CAN 2025 Semi-final: Morocco spies on Nigeria thanks to advanced video technology
Using cutting-edge video tools, Morocco’s Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui meticulously prepares for the semifinal against a prolific Nigerian side. As the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal approaches,…
