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June 17, 2026, 3:29 pm
Morocco Hold Brazil, Germany Hit Seven, Dutch Draw With Japan
- [Scrolla] The first weekend of Fifa World Cup action did not disappoint, with Morocco earning a statement 1-1 draw with Brazil before Germany put seven past Curacao and the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan.
Mcginn Warns Brazil, Morocco As Scotland Eye World Cup Progress
- [Leadership] Scotland captain John McGinn has sent a strong warning to Brazil and Morocco, insisting his side will make life difficult for both teams as they pursue a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Agenz Raises $5m to Expand Morocco-Based Property Platform
- [Daba Finance] Moroccan proptech startup Agenz raised $5 million to expand its real estate data and transaction platform. The round was backed by Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures. Agenz previously raised funding from Renew Capital in 2024. The new capital will support product development, artificial intelligence tools and broader services for buyers, sellers, agents, developers, investors and financial institutions.
Morocco Would Have Beaten Brazil Comfortably With Osimhen or Lookman - Oliseh
- [Leadership] Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh believes Morocco would have secured a convincing victory over Brazil had they possessed attackers of the calibre of Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman.
World Cup 2026 - Why We Could Not Defeat Morocco - Brazil Coach Ancelotti
- [Vanguard] Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has attributed his side's 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to nervousness, loss of possession, and a lack of balance, particularly in the first half.
Africa Prosecutors Association Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters in Morocco
- [Nile Post] The Africa Prosecutors Association has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, in a landmark move aimed at deepening cooperation among prosecution services across the African continent.
Nafaa Secures Fisheries Cooperation, Investment Deals in Morocco
- [Liberian Observer] The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has concluded a one-week official working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, attracting investment, and advancing Liberia's fisheries and aquaculture development agenda.
Moroccan Foreign Minister On Vision to Address Security Threats
- [New Dawn] Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, outlined on Tuesday in El Jadida the enlightened Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to address security threats facing Africa and support the continent in its drive toward development and prosperity.
Morocco Aim to Make World Cup History Again After 2022 Breakthrough
- [CAF] Morocco will go into the FIFA World Cup in North America carrying both expectation and belief after becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals at Qatar 2022.
CAF Names TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Morocco 2026 Best Xi
- [CAF] The Best XI of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations ("AFCON") Morocco 2026 has been unveiled following the conclusion of a thrilling tournament that showcased the next generation of African football talent.
Morocco Cancels Several Friendly Games Over Ebola Concerns
- [New Times] Moroccan authorities have cancelled friendly matches that were due in Marrackech, involving several national teams.
Uganda Cranes Friendlies in Morocco Cancelled Over Public Health Concerns
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the cancellation of two international friendly matches involving the Uganda Cranes that had been scheduled to take place in Morocco this month. The Uganda Cranes were set to face Tanzania on June 5, 2026, and Madagascar on June 8, 2026, at the Stade de Marrakech during the June FIFA international window. The fixtures were intended to help the team prepare for upcoming competitive engagements.
Tanzania's Issa Chole Named TotalEnergies Man of the Competition At U-17 Afcon Morocco 2026
- [CAF] Tanzania midfielder Issa Mussa Chole has been named theTotalEnergies Man of the Competition at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2026, after playing a key role in the Serengeti Boys' historic run to the final.
Brazil and Morocco Headline Group C With Scotland Aiming for an Upset
- [Daily Maverick] Perennial World Cup favourites Brazil start the 2026 edition with the same pressure. Their opening game against 2022 semifinalists Morocco is one of the matches of the Group phase.
Uganda Cranes Friendlies in Morocco Called Off Over Public Health Considerations
- [Nile Post] The Uganda Cranes' planned international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar in Morocco have been cancelled, just days before kick-off.
Morocco Overtakes South Africa As Africa's Most Industrialised Economy
- [Daba Finance] Morocco has displaced South Africa at the top of the African Development Bank's Africa Industrialisation Index for 2025, ending a 15-year run for South Africa as the continent's leading industrial economy. The AfDB, which unveiled the report at its Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, credited Morocco's rise to sustained industrial policy, export diversification, and manufacturing growth across automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors.
Tanzania to Face Senegal in the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Final On Tuesday Night in Rabat
- [CAF] Tanzania and Senegal, the two finalists in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026 will meet on Tuesday night in Rabat to decide on the Winner of what has been a thrilling AFCON U-17 Competition filled with suspense and dramatic results.
Tebogo Shifts Focus to 200m in Rabat
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Rabat takes centre stage this Saturday as the sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo, steps onto the track to officially open his 200-metre Diamond League account at the Meeting International Mohammed VI.
Diomaye Faye Gives 2 Million and Ram to Senegalese Supporters Freed From Morocco
- [The Point] President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has extended financial and social support to the 18 Senegalese football supporters who were detained in Morocco following the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
RSSB Tigers Edge Out Fus Rabat to Join Al Ahly in Bal Semifinals
- [New Times] FUS Rabat claimed a dramatic 99-98 victory over RSSB Tigers on Sunday, but the narrow win was not enough to keep their 2026 BAL playoff hopes alive, as the Moroccan side needed to win by at least 23 points to advance.
Sundowns Hold Off Far Rabat to Win Second TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Title
- [CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns won the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League for the second time after holding FAR Rabat to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final in Morocco on Sunday night.
Senegal Football Fans Return Home After Royal Pardon for Cup of Nations Chaos
- [RFI] A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed in Morocco after the Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos over controversial calls returned home on Sunday, after being pardoned by the Moroccan king.
Morocco to Face Senegal As Egypt Set Up Tanzania Semi-Final At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon
- [CAF] The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has been confirmed after a dramatic day of quarter-final action on Sunday.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers - the Penultimate Step Before Morocco
- [CAF] The 16 remaining nations are preparing for the second round of the African qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a clear focus of securing a place at the global showpiece set to be hosted by Morocco between 17 October - 07 November.
More Opportunities for Media As CAF Creates Greater Access to Clubs Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final in Rabat On Sunday
- [CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") is creating more access for media in the build-up to the much-anticipated second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final between AS FAR of Morocco and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, 24 May (20h00 local time / 19h00 GMT).
MPLA VP Discusses Cooperation With Morocco and Palestine
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- MPLA (Ruling party) Vice-President Mara Quiosa received, on Wednesday, in separate audiences, the ambassadors of Morocco and Palestine, with whom she discussed strengthening cooperation with these nations, especially in the economic and training sectors.
Morocco and Egypt Reach TotalEnergies U-17 Afcon Quarter-Finals After Dramatic Group a Finale
- [CAF] Morocco finished top of Group A at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Egypt 2-1 on a dramatic final day that also saw Ethiopia eliminate Tunisia with a stoppage-time victory on Tuesday night.
