Raja Casablanca and Renaissance Berkane yesterday played a 1-1 draw in their matchday-28 game of the Morocco Botola Pro national football championship. Kouko gave Raja a first half lead but they could not defend it until the end as their counterparts equalized in the 95th through Bertal. This draw leaves Raja unable to increase the gap to their direct contenders, AS FAR who also ended 1-1 with OC Khourbga. ...

Following the withdrawal of some countries from the upcoming CAF Beach Soccer championship in Morocco, organizers have conducted another draw to form new groups. According to the new draw that took place yesterday, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Madagascar will be playing in group A. Group B comprises of Egypt, Libya, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. It should be recorded that only a final berth in the Morocco ...

Moroccan tactician of Al Sadd in Qatar, Houcine Ammouta has been made best coach for the 2012/2013 season. The Moroccan emerged with a national title and two finals of the Cups of the prince. In an online interview, Ammouta expressed strong delight for his distinction. He also expressed gratitude to the entire technical and administrative staff of Al Sadd as well as all the players who he thinks played the ...

The 2015 Orange Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco from January 17 to February 7. The confirmation has been made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during a meeting that took place within the week in Cairo, Egypt. Qualifiers for the event will be played in two segments; we have the preliminaries billed for July and August as well as the group phase (September, October and November). At ...

South African referee, Daniel Frazer Bennett has been appointed to officiate the 2014 World Cup qualifier between Morocco and Tanzania billed for June 8 in Marrakech. The referee who was faced with huge criticisms during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa will be assisted by his compatriot Zakhele Thusi Siwela and Kenya’s Marwa Range. Morocco lie third in group C with two points while Tanzania ...

Tanzania’s wealthy club Azam FC  were  eliminated from this years continental action after going down 2-1 to Morocco’s  FAR Rabat FC  in their return second round tie staged at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah. During the first leg encounter played in Dar es salaam, Tanzania a fortnight ago, both teams settled to a barren draw which appeared to be a massive boost for the Morocco side. The Tanzanian’s sailed ...

Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca would have to dig deep for a result this weekend if they hope to stay in the Orange Caf Confederations Cup. The former African Champions trail surprise package form Mozambique Liga Muculmana going into their second leg round of 16 Orange Caf Confederation Cup clash this Sunday at the Mohammed V stadium. Sonito and Miro scored two vital goals in the first leg to put the ...

Spanish club Betis Seville are said to be interested in the services of Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh. According to the Daily Express, Chamakh is one of two Arsenal players Betis is chasing in the summer transfer window. Johan Djourou who is currently on loan at German Bundesliga side Hannover is also a target of the Andalucian club. Chamakh has played only three games for West Ham United since his ...

Ivory Coast are the 2013 African U-17 Champions. They achieved the rare feat for the first time in their history after a 5-4 penalties win over Nigeria in the final in Marrakech. The Baby Elephants secured the trophy after the match had ended 1-1 in normal time. Nigeria took the lead when Izu Omego struck in the eighth minute. Ivory Coast equalised through striker Bile Bedia 18 minutes later. Nigeria went ...

Ivory Coast and hosts Morocco would set the ball rolling on Tuesday afternoon for the first semi final of the African U17 Championships at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. The clash that has been described as the battle of beasts is a fair contest though the Ivory Coast are appearing in their third semi final in the history of the competition while Morocco are making their first appearance at this stage of ...