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Morocco's coach Walid Regragui resigned less than 100 days before the World Cup, citing a need for new energy. Mohamed Ouahbi, previously under-23 boss, replaces him. Morocco faces Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in Group C, with warm-up matches scheduled in March.
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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco features star players like Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Victor Osimhen, and others. Injuries and squad changes mark the build-up, with teams aiming for continental glory amid recent setbacks and strategic reshuffles.
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Morocco's coach Regragui confirmed key players, including injured captain Saiss and recovering Hakimi, are fit or will be assessed for the upcoming Africa Cup match against Mali. The team aims to secure qualification after their win over Comoros, with a focus on strategic player use and future prospects.
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced a major restructuring of Africa's football calendar, including moving the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle and introducing an annual Nations League. The changes aim to align African football with global standards and boost revenue, but have raised concerns about scheduling conflicts and the impact on players.
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Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a 3-2 victory over Tunisia in their second group match at AFCON 2025, ensuring qualification for the knockout stage. Victor Osimhen scored the opener, with Ademola Lookman providing two assists and a goal. Tunisia mounted a late comeback, but Nigeria held on to top Group C with six points.
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Morocco's national team reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat. Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari secured the victory, marking Morocco's first semi-final appearance since 2004. The team now prepares for a challenging match against either Algeria or Nigeria.
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On January 18, 2026, Senegal defeated host Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a tense Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The match featured a controversial late penalty awarded to Morocco, prompting Senegal players to briefly walk off in protest amid fan unrest. Senegal's Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in the 94th minute, securing Senegal's second AFCON title.
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During the African Cup final in Rabat, Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest after a late penalty was awarded to Morocco. The match resumed after delays, with Senegal winning in extra time. The incident drew condemnation from FIFA and CAF, highlighting issues of sportsmanship and crowd behavior.
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The African Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on January 18 was marred by protests, walk-offs, and misconduct, leading CAF to impose fines and suspensions on players and officials. The chaotic scenes have impacted Morocco's 2030 World Cup ambitions and strained diplomatic ties between the two nations.