Bounou in the spotlight as Morocco hosts AFCON amid controversy over officiating and hosting, with Bono continuing as their standout goalkeeper. Born 1991, Yassine Bounou is a Moroccan pro who plays for Girona and the Morocco national team.
Ivory Coast has secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a World Cup group match, with Amad Diallo scoring in the 90th minute after entering as a substitute. The win boosts Ivory Coast’s knockout-stage hopes while Ecuador face an uncertain path. Both teams had chances, and the match featured several near-misses before the late goal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Morocco has confirmed its 26-man squad for the World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The squad leans on European-born players, including five with links to Spain, and features Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, whose eligibility was approved by FIFA this year. The Atlas Lions open in New Jersey on June 13 vs. Brazil, then face Scotland and Haiti in Group C.