He is one of Africa’s greatest footballers. His talent is unquestionable, his skill is sublime, and to top it all, he is steeped in humility. He is Sadio Mané, the legend from Senegal. The winner of the Africa Cup of Nations twice over. The second is the latest AFCON in Morocco. Adjudged, the Player ofContinue reading “Sadio Mané Wins AFCON, Wins Hearts Too”
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Senegal, The Lions of Teranga Are Champions of Africa
Pape Gueye fired Senegal to AFCON glory as the Lions of Teranga beat favourites and hosts Morocco 1-0 in Rabat last night, in a memorable, chaotic final. The atmosphere was not just electric but tense as Senegal came out strongly against Morocco. Had it not been for Morocco’s talismanic goalkeeper Bono, Senegal would have buriedContinue reading “Senegal, The Lions of Teranga Are Champions of Africa”
Bono The Hero As Morocco Bring Down Nigeria to Qualify For AFCON Finals
Nigeria, the Super Eagles were flying high and were the best team on display up to the semi-finals. Morocco, the hosts and a nation developing into a formidable force in Football, had yet to peak in the AFCON. In my opinion, however, Nigeria still had the edge over Morocco as both teams clashed in RabatContinue reading “Bono The Hero As Morocco Bring Down Nigeria to Qualify For AFCON Finals”
Morocco Go Past Cameroon, Make It To AFCON Semis
Morocco, the Atlas Lions and the hosts took a big leap towards the AFCON title with an assured win over a dangerous Cameroon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat last night. No wonder the stadium was drenched in Red and Green as the favourites gave ample reason for the fans to celebrate. BrahimContinue reading “Morocco Go Past Cameroon, Make It To AFCON Semis”
AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the knockouts with the last of the Group Stage games concluding last night. The top 2 teams from each of the 6 groups and the 4 best 3rd-ranked teams have made it to the last 16 contests, which begin on the 3rd of January. The followingContinue reading “AFCON : The 16 Are Ready For The Knockouts”
Morocco Are Crowned FIFA Arab Cup Champions
Morocco, the Atlas Lions defeated Jordan to lift the FIFA Arab Cup, in an incredible final at the Lusail Stadium, breaking Jordanian hearts with a 3-2 nail biter.
Morocco Ease Past UAE To Reach Arab Cup Finals
The Atlas Lions of Morocco quelled UAE’s challenge to record an impressive 3-0 win over the Emiratis to reach the Finals of the FIFA Arab Cup.
AFCON To Begin In Morocco From 21st December
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the biennial football competition, comprising 24 Teams from the African Continent, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will begin on the 21st of December 2025 and shall culminate on the 18th of January 2026. One of the most important tournaments in Football, the best in Africa shallContinue reading “AFCON To Begin In Morocco From 21st December”
Arab Cup : Its Time For The Quarter Finals
The Group Stage of the Arab Cup culminated last night. The top two teams from each of the 4 groups made it to the quarter-finals, beginning tomorrow. It was a well-fought group stage, which threw more surprises than expected, and though some of the bigger teams did not have their A players on duty, theirContinue reading “Arab Cup : Its Time For The Quarter Finals”
Morocco Stun Argentina, Win FIFA U-20 World Cup
The young brigade of the Moroccan Atlas Lions served a shock to the world by beating the favourites Argentina to claim their first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Morocco also became the first African nation to win the coveted title since Ghana in 2009. Morocco got the better of South Korea, The USAContinue reading “Morocco Stun Argentina, Win FIFA U-20 World Cup”