In Nigeria, two fake news stories about Morocco in less than 48 hours

In the wake of Morocco's default victory over Senegal, a wave of misinformation has swept through Nigerian media, falsely claiming Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi rejected the AFCON title in favor of Senegal. Despite being debunked, this baseless rumor has rapidly spread beyond Nigeria, highlighting the perils of unchecked information in today's media landscape.

Oman appoints Moroccan coach Tarik Sektioui to lead national squad

The Oman Football Association has announced the appointment of Moroccan coach Tarik Sektioui as head of the national team, replacing Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz. In a statement posted on X, the federation said Sektioui will lead “the first national team during the upcoming phase, as it prepares for its future commitments.” The association also confirmed that Carlos Queiroz’s contract was terminated “by mutual consent,” thanking him for his work during his

L’AS FAR bat Pyramids et file en demi-finales de la Ligue des champions de la CAF

Les Forces Armées Royales (FAR) du Maroc ont créé la surprise en éliminant les tenants du titre, les Pyramids, se qualifiant pour les demi-finales de la Ligue des champions de la CAF. Après un match aller conclu sur un score de 1-1 à Rabat, l'AS FAR a assuré la qualification grâce à une victoire globale de 3-2, avec des réalisations de Rida Slim et Mohamed Rabie Hrimat au Caire. Bien que les Pyramids aient

El AS FAR vence a Pyramids y se clasifica a las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones de la CAF

Las Fuerzas Armadas Reales (FAR) de Marruecos dieron la sorpresa al eliminar a los campeones defensores, los Pyramids, y aseguraron su pase a las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones de la CAF. Después de un empate 1-1 en el partido de ida en Rabat, el AS FAR logró su clasificación con una victoria global de 3-2, gracias a los goles de Rida Slim y Mohamed Rabie Hrimat en El Cairo. Aunque los Pyramids lograron acortar la diferencia, no pudieron forzar el tiempo

Morocco's FAR reach CAF Champions League semi-finals after historic win over Pyramids

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) knocked out defending champions Pyramids to reach the CAF Champions League semi-finals, Reuters reports. FAR secured a 3-2 aggregate win after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Rabat, with Rida Slim and Mohamed Rabie Hrimat scoring in Cairo. Pyramids reduced the gap but failed to force extra time. “This is a historic win and a historic qualification for the club,” said Youssef El Fahli. “We have the determination to fight for the title this

Rumor to reality: How a false Morocco-Guinea AFCON story spread

An unfounded rumor about an alleged forfeiture by Morocco during the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations has spread widely in Nigeria, highlighting the dangers of misinformation. A dispatch from the Nigerian public agency was circulated without verification by numerous media outlets, while Yabiladi and TV5 Monde have debunked the fake news.

Diaspo #433: Meriem kouis... when words become a bridge between geographies

The Moroccan poet residing in the UAE, Meriem kouis, endeavors to make words a bridge between distant geographies. Her poems transport the reader between the spirit of the desert from which she hails and the urban spaces that have shaped her consciousness, between the profound Moroccan memory and the expansive Emirati presence.

Sultana Khaya breaks her silence and denies any «split» with the Polisario

After a prolonged silence, Sultana Khaya has emerged to quell rumors of a «split» with the Polisario Front. Speaking from Alicante, Spain, where she has been living since her departure from the Sahara to Las Palmas in June 2022, Khaya released a video accusing Moroccan agents of fabricating her alleged «defection». She firmly reiterated her «loyalty» to the Front. Recently, Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps have taken to social media to accuse her of

Coal mining : When Jerada’s miners led to the creation of the oldest trade unions in Morocco

Coal mining in Jerada, first active in the 1930's, has made of it a hub for workers. Engaged in trade unionist activities, miners have led to the creation of the UMT, one of the oldest trade unions in Morocco. Flashback.

Did Morocco really walk off the pitch during an AFCON 1976 game?

A controversial video has reignited a myth surrounding a 1976 Morocco-Guinea match, fueled by websites of questionable credibility and amplified by social media. Yet, there is no trace in the archives of this alleged withdrawal of the Moroccan team, revealing an opportunistic rewriting of history linked to recent tensions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.