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Linda Motlhalo: The South African magican nicknamed 'Ronaldinho' is Morocco's nightmare

Four years after denying the Lionesses of Atlas the continental title, Linda Motlhalo once again crosses paths with Morocco in the quarter-finals of WAFCON. Leading an ambitious South African team, the centurion playmaker is determined to work her magic at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
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Senior FIFA figures reaffirm 'full support' for Gianni Infantino in emergency meeting

FIFA said on Wednesday it had apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup, as the governing body's leadership reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting ⁠in Morocco.
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Gianni Infantino reportedly offers World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly offered Morocco the hosting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for the football federation's support.
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Ludwig, Kgatlana look ahead to South Africa’s crunch Morocco clash at WAFCON

South Africa’s players are looking only forward as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Rabat on Saturday, a crunch clash for both sides.
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FIFA President Infantino to hold crisis meeting in Morocco as fallout continues

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off ⁠commercial rights to the World Cup.
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Kgatlana the hero as South Africa squeeze into Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

South Africa squeezed into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca on Tuesday, but they face the daunting prospect of hosts Morocco in the last eight.
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Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco with RS Berkane

Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took ⁠the small island nation to the last 32 in their World ‌Cup debut last month, has been ‌appointed coach at Morocco’s Renaissance ‌Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday.
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Morocco advance at WAFCON despite heated draw against Senegal

Morocco advanced to the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw against Senegal. Jorge Vilda’s players could even have won the match, but Mrabet missed the same penalty twice, with the referee ruling that it had to be retaken. Senegal secured a creditable draw, but it was not enough to qualify for the next round, as Algeria secured the second spot in Group A by beating Kenya 2-0 in the same fixture.
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All-time goalscorer Nguenar Ndiaye looking to inspire Senegal to glory at WAFCON

Once a goalkeeper turned formidable striker, Nguenar Ndiaye has become the all-time top scorer for Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations. As the Lionesses fight for a spot in the quarter-finals against Morocco, let’s look back at the incredible journey of the Bourges player, who has become the spearhead of her national team.
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Burkina Faso score late goal to secure win over Tanzania at WAFCON

Showing greater clinical finishing than Tanzania, Burkina Faso’s Etalons Dames secured a 2-1 victory on the second matchday of Group B at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Morocco beat Algeria in the dying moments to win Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash

In a match with so much at stake, Morocco beat Algeria 1-0 thanks to a goal scored in the 86th minute by Sanaa Mssoudy, securing the win at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash on home soil. The Atlas Lionesses, having already beaten Kenya on the opening day, are the sole leaders of Group A and well on their way to qualifying for the quarter-finals.
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Morocco and Algeria playing down tension ahead of politically charged clash at WAFCON

It's a fixture determined by the luck of the draw, but one that geopolitics is watching closely. In a frosty bilateral climate since 2021, Morocco and Algeria are battling for first place in Group A of the 2026 WAFCON in Rabat. Faced with media and symbolic pressure, players and coaches are sticking to a strict message: keep the focus on football.
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Banyana now face ‘final’ in second WAFCON pool game against Ivory Coast – coach Des Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Des Ellis was left to rue missed opportunities following her side’s 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their Group A opener at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Monday.
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Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations

Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.
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Kautar Azraf: The Barcelona prodigy who could shine for Morocco at WAFCON 2026

Morocco kicks off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Sunday evening against Kenya at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, just a few hours after the opening match between Algeria and Senegal. Among the 26 Atlas Lionesses selected by Jorge Vilda, one of the youngest players is drawing particular attention: Kautar Azraf, an 18-year-old striker for Barcelona’s reserve team, who will experience her very first major tournament with the senior squad.
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Date set for CAS to hear Senegal-Morocco AFCON final controversy

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the Senegalese Football Federation’s (FSF) case against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on 8 October 2026 after Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Who are the players to watch at WAFCON 2026?

Sunday marks the start of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, once again hosted by Morocco. While the tournament may not attract the same level of attention from fans and the media as the UEFA Women's Euro or the AFC Women's Asian Cup, these are the players who you should pay attention to.
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Africa's connection to the World Cup final goes back decades and continues in 2026

Tonight’s World Cup final features a European team in Spain against South American opposition in the form of Argentina for the third time in the last four editions, with African hopes of a place in the deciding game long since gone after Morocco’s were the last side eliminated in the quarter-finals.
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Attention set to turn to 2030 World Cup and Morocco & Spain's battle to host the final

New York will enjoy the footballing world's full attention on Sunday when the World Cup final is ⁠played, but the venue for the showpiece match at the 2030 tournament could become the subject of an intense diplomatic and political tussle.
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Ajax 'enter race' for Moroccan World Cup standout Azzedine Ounahi

Eredivisie giants Ajax are reportedly entering the race for Morocco and Girona standout midfielder Azzedine Ounahi.
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Africa’s World Cup report card: Who gets top marks and who failed

With Morocco the last of the record 10 African nations to exit the 2026 World Cup, we can assess the performance of the continent on the biggest stage in global football.
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How France turfed a stubborn Morocco out of the World Cup thanks to second-half showing

Pre-tournament favourites France had looked in awesome form during this World Cup, and they faced a Morocco side determined to shock the football world with what would arguably be one of the greatest results in their history if they were to beat Les Bleus.
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Kylian Mbappe claims there is still 'a long way to go' after France's win over Morocco

France captain Kylian Mbappe insisted Thursday his team were not getting carried away about their chances of winning another World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday.
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How Mbappe and France managed to break down Morocco's wall in quarter-final victory

Football is made up of narratives that repeat themselves, but with scripts slightly adjusted by time. Four years after their tense semi-final clash in Qatar, France and Morocco met again in a World Cup knockout match.
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