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Morocco World
4 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Mohcine Bouriga to Sign with AS FAR
Rabat – The Swiss football club Sion has officially reached a final agreement with AS FAR to complete a deal to sell Moroccan striker Mohcine Bouriga. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old transaction was valued at over €400,000, in addition 25% for future moves to other clubs. The player struggled to adjust to the Swiss league during the season, accumulating 22 appearances by scoring once, keeping 602 minutes on the 2024-25 season. Bouriga made a significant impact in MAS Fez, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists across 29 appearances, and ended the season as the league's top scorer. The forward is expected to join AS FAR lines on a four year deal to be set in motion ahead of the upcoming season under coach Nassim Bayoudh.
CAF
13-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Aziza Rabbah: Built to Last, Born to Defend
At 39, Aziza Rabbah delivered a defensive masterclass to steer Morocco past Senegal in their final Group A match, claiming the coveted Player of the Match award and reaffirming her timeless value to the Atlas longer just a veteran, Rabbah is an institution in Moroccan women's football. The long-serving AS FAR centre-back rolled back the years in the 1–0 win, anchoring the backline with calm assurance and leadership to help Morocco seal top spot in the group and advance to the knockout rounds of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of completed the full 90 minutes, completed 45 passes, made two critical tackles, and committed just one foul — a disciplined and composed showing that not only earned her individual recognition but also delivered Morocco's first clean sheet of the tournament. 'Honestly, winning this trophy as the Woman of the Match is not my personal achievement but that of the whole team,' Rabbah said. 'It was a surprise for me and it meant a lot to me, especially for my professional career.' A Defender's Redemption For a player who has proudly worn Morocco's colours since 2006, Rabbah's journey has seen both high honours and hard omissions. At the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, she was selected at 36 — the oldest player in the squad — but remained on the bench throughout the team's historic run to the final and qualification for a maiden FIFA Women's World Cup. A year later, her name was absent from the final squad list for the global showpiece in Australia and New Rabbah didn't retreat, but stayed prepared. Her return to the starting lineup in 2024 is not a gesture of sentiment but a reward for enduring form and unwavering fitness.'I did my best as the oldest player in the team,' she added. 'I thank my colleagues, my family who support me a lot, and the coach who always trusts me.' Her performance didn't go unnoticed by Morocco's head coach Jorge Vildah, who hailed her presence and experience, saying, 'Aziza is a very good and experienced player. She brings a lot to the team, and we thank her for that. I'm happy for her.' Inspiring Victory, Leadership, and LegacyThough Senegal proved physically tough and tactically disciplined, Morocco fought smart, with Rabbah acting as the defensive fulcrum. Her positioning, leadership, and reading of the game allowed the Atlas Lionesses to contain threats and play with control under pressure.'We came with so much determination. We wanted to stay in this city. Three points are not easy. We had three tough games, but thanks to the efforts of my teammates and the coach's instructions, we won. Thanks to God we were gifted,' she to character, Rabbah was quick to shift the spotlight from herself to her teammates. Even in assessing Morocco's missed scoring opportunities, her focus remained on the collective outcome. 'We missed several chances, yes, but when we scored, we kept pushing. This is football — sometimes you miss, sometimes you score. The most important thing is we got the three points, and we're leading the group with heads held high.' A Decorated Career That Still Shines Born in Rabat, Rabbah began her career at FC Berrechid, where she won the North African Championship, several domestic league titles, and the 2008 Throne Cup. She would go on to sign for AS FAR FC, a club with which she has cemented her the Rabat-based giants, Rabbah has won 11 Moroccan Women's Championships between 2013 and 2024, along with 11 Moroccan Throne Cups. On the continental stage, she helped AS FAR to a historic CAF Women's Champions League title in 2022, in addition to two third-place finishes in 2021 and 2023. She also lifted the UNAF Women's Champions League trophy twice, in 2021 and she was named Best Player of the Moroccan Championship in 2014 and was included in the CAF Women's Champions League Team of the Tournament in the international front, she has been a dependable fixture for Morocco since 2006, representing the country in qualifying campaigns for multiple Africa Cup of Nations, World Cups, and Olympic Games. Her longevity at the highest level is a reflection of not only talent but discipline and professionalism. A Symbol of Endurance and Grace In a sport where youth often dominates headlines, Aziza Rabbah remains a beacon of enduring class. Her influence goes beyond minutes played or trophies lifted. She has outlasted eras, mentored generations, and continues to contribute at the highest level not by reputation, but by Morocco eyes a deep run in this year's WAFCON, the Atlas Lionesses will take confidence in knowing that at the heart of their defence stands a player whose career is built on resilience, quiet excellence, and unswerving commitment.'It meant a lot to me,' she said of her latest accolade. 'Especially at this stage of my career.' And for Morocco's historic WAFCON crown quest, her presence means even more.
Morocco World
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
CAF Drops New Slogan for Women's AFCON 2024 in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the official slogan for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. 'Born Winners' is the tagline, and it's all about pride and power. The slogan celebrates the fierce, trailblazing women who are rewriting African football – not just on the pitch, but in every corner of the game from players, coaches, fans, to referees and media. CAF says Born Winners is a statement, a nod to African women's resilience, grit, and the refusal to be sidelined in sport or in society. 'From the streets of Dakar to the stadiums of Johannesburg,' the campaign declares, African women are 'rising, relentlessly and fearlessly,' wrote CAF. The 2024 Women's AFCON, sponsored by TotalEnergies, promises to celebrate not just footballing talent but a movement of legacy, ambition, and change. The slogan hammers home three pillars: Resilience to rise even when the odds say otherwise, ambition to strive to smash ceilings on and off the pitch, and leaving a legacy behind not just by winning more medals but also by changing lives. The 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, running this month from July 5 to 26, marks Morocco's second straight time hosting the Women's AFCON, with the 2026 edition already in the bag. King Mohammed VI is personally invested in uplifting women's football. The ambition is to build on the momentum of 2022, when the Atlas Lionesses reached the final ahead of a massive 50,000-strong crowd at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Clubs like FUS Rabat and AS FAR are spearheading the shift. FUS Rabat's coach Mehdi El Qaichouri told the BBC that he believes this tournament could ignite a new wave of interest among young Moroccan girls, encouraging them to take football seriously and chase the dream of professional play – or even earning a national team call‑up. AS FAR might still dominate domestically, but competition is heating up. Across the board, more clubs are establishing women's sections, reflecting a larger national strategy that Morocco has put in place to steadily transform its women's game and lay a foundation that could influence football across Africa. 'It is the will of the club, the whole country and His Majesty the King to develop women's football in Morocco,' he added in the BBC interview. 'The project is quite fresh, and the desire is there. That's a big strength.' Tags: afconWAFCON MoroccoWomen's AFCON
Belfast Telegraph
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Hamza Igamane may leave Rangers amid interest during transfer window
The 22-year-old joined Gers as a relatively unheralded signing last summer on a five-year deal from AS FAR in his homeland. After a slow start to his Ibrox career, Igamane burst to prominence with a double in the 4-1 Europa League win away to Nice in November and went on to notch 16 goals in his first season in Scotland. The forward's form last term has caught the eye of Lille, who are reportedly poised to make an eight-figure bid for the striker. Marseille have also been linked with Igamane. Rangers are likely to be open to cashing in on the striker if their valuation is met as they strive to rebuild their squad under new American ownership and a new manager in Russell Martin. Igamane's fellow striker Cyriel Dessers is also attracting interest in Europe, with AEK Athens and Feyenoord keen on the Nigerian. Gers have already added midfielder Lyall Cameron and full-back Max Aarons this summer while they have been in discussions with Leicester defender Conor Coady and have been linked with Liverpool left-back Owen Beck.
Ya Biladi
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco announces women's squad for AFCON 2024 hosted on home soil
The head coach of the national women's football team, Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, revealed on Tuesday in Salé the list of players selected to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. The host country has been placed in Group A, alongside Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Group B includes Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, while Group C consists of South Africa, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. The Moroccan players called up: Defenders: Hanane Ait Elhaj (Valencia CF/Spain), Zineb Redouani (AS FAR), Sabah Seghir (FC Basel/Switzerland), Aziza Rebbah (AS FAR), Nouhaila Benzina (AS FAR), Siham Boukhami (AS FAR), Yasmin Mrabet (Valencia CF/Spain), Soumia Hady (Wydad Casablanca) Midfielders: Ghizlane Chebbak (Levante/Spain), Najat Badri (AS FAR), Elodie Nakkach (Al Ahly/Saudi Arabia), Salma Bouguerch (Wydad Casablanca), Anissa Lahmari (Levante/Spain), Sarah Kassi (Fleury 91/France), Imène El Ghazouani (Servette FC/Switzerland), Sanaa Messaoudi (AS FAR)
