Mustapha Hadji, Morocco’s football legend and assistant coach, is in the news as Morocco’s national team prepares for big matches.
Moroccan footballer Hakimi won the 2025 CAF Award, recognizing his success with PSG, including the Champions League victory. He is the first Moroccan to win since 1998 and the first defender since 1973. Other Moroccan players also received awards, and Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup.