Atletico Madrid eyes young Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss

Spanish sports newspaper As reported on Monday that Atletico Madrid is targeting young Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, currently playing for Belgian club Genk, for a potential winter transfer. According to As, El Khannouss, 19, is viewed as the ideal reinforcement for Diego Simeone's midfield, with the newspaper declaring him «the best player to support the midfield of Simeone's team». As further indicates, El Khannouss, currently competing with Morocco in the Africa Cup

Cooperation with Morocco to return unsuccessful asylum applicants from Netherlands «almost ideal»

After a series of tense encounters, Morocco and the Netherlands have finally reached an «almost ideal» level of cooperation regarding the repatriation of Moroccan asylum seekers with failed requests.

OCP commits 39 million dirhams to boost Moroccan football with OCP Sport Development

The National Agency for Strategic Management of State Participations (ANGSPE) has given the green light to the OCP Group's ambitious initiative, OCP Sport Development. This newly created subsidiary aims to significantly elevate Moroccan football, aligning with royal directives to strengthen governance and empower the sport within the country. With an initial capital of 39 million dirhams (MDH) and a planned investment of 370 million (MDH), OCP Sport Development will focus on two key

Morocco sees slight price dip in December, annual inflation holds steady

The High Commission for Planning has reported a 0.1% decrease in the consumption price index for December 2023 compared to November 2023. This decline is attributed to lower prices for both food (-0.2%) and non-food (-0.1%) items. December witnessed notable price drops in specific categories : Fish and seafood -2.6%, fruits -5.2%, vegetables -1.5%, and coffee, tea, and cocoa -1.5% However, some food items like meat (+1.6%), oils and fats (+0.5%), and milk, cheese, and eggs (+0.2%)

Morocco coach responds to DRC captain's accusations after tense match

Following yesterday's scuffles at the conclusion of the DR Congo vs. Morocco Afcon match, both sides have offered their perspectives on the incident. While Congolese captain Chancel Mbemba alluded to racism and shared cryptic video promises, Morocco coach Walid Regragui provided a detailed account of the events. In an interview with L'Equipe, Regragui refuted Mbemba's claims, stating: «I never said anything racist. He's misconstruing my words and insinuating things that simply didn't

Mauritania follows Tunisia in signing parliamentary cooperation protocol with Algeria

Following Tunisia's lead, Mauritania has signed a framework protocol for parliamentary cooperation with Algeria. The agreement, sealed on January 20th during Mauritanian Parliament President Mohamed Ould Meguett's visit to Algiers. The agreement aims to «enhance parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, through exchanging visits, coordinating positions and providing training opportunities», in addition to «establishing a joint parliamentary commission which will

Mauritania and Algeria seek common ground on Sahara issue

The President of the Mauritanian Parliament, retired general Mohamed Ould Meguett, met on Saturday, January 20, with his Algerian counterpart, Brahim Boughali. Western Sahara was at the heart of their talks. In a joint statement, Boughali reaffirmed Algeria's long-held stance. «Algeria does not have territorial aims in the occupied Sahara. This issue is still listed at the United Nations as a question of decolonization, and Algeria is keen to allow the Sahrawi people to exercise their

Atlas Lions captain emphasizes importance of keeping emotions in check after clash with Congolese team

A fiery exchange marred the end of the Morocco vs. DR Congo AFCON clash on Saturday, leading to a scuffle and sparking debate. On Sunday evening, Atlas Lions captain Romain Saiss has taken to Instagram to offer a message of unity and perspective. The incident unfolded after the final whistle, with tensions boiling over as Morocco team manager Walid Regragui approached Congolese skipper Chancel Mbemba. Already on a yellow card for dissent, Mbemba's apparent gestures towards the video assistant

Morocco draws with DR Congo 1-1 in challenging Afcon match

Morocco draws with DR Congo 1-1 in a physically challenging game, Saturday, in San Pedro, Cote d’Ivoire. Despite hard-fought draw, Atlas Lions still atop Group F with 4 points.

Moroccan mobile consulate to assist Atlas Lions fans in San Pedro

The Moroccan Embassy in Ivory Coast has established a temporary mobile consulate in San Pedro, the coastal city hosting the Atlas Lions' matches during the 2023 African Cup of Nations (CAN). This dedicated facility aims to assist Moroccan football fans who have traveled to San Pedro to cheer on their team, as reported by 2M. In a statement, Salah Zeroual El Idrissi, Morocco's deputy ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, emphasized the mobile consulate's link to King Mohammed VI's concern for both