Depleted Morocco show AFCON title credentials
The Atlas Lions overcame the absences of key players, and squad disharmony, to show why they should be considered AFCON favourites.
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1-0-1, 2nd in African Nations Cup Qualifying
Harit cut for disciplinary reasons, says Renard
The Morocco coach opted without the Schalke 04 wonderkid for the Atlas Lions' 3-0 victory over Malawi after he turned up late for training.
Aguerd can help Morocco forget Benatia
The Juventus defender has been dropped by Herve Renard, who may be confident he has a ready-made replacement in the Dijon starlet.
Amiens join Adel Taarabt chase
The Ligue 1 club have reportedly joined the race for the out-of-favour Benfica playmaker.
Kevin Malcuit completes Napoli switch
The Serie A side have signed the full-back from LOSC Lille despite interest from Southampton.
Adel Taarabt wanted by Fenerbahce
With his contract talks with Nantes having floundered, the Morocco playmaker is reportedly wanted in Turkey.
Morocco's Harit sentenced after fatal car crash
The Morocco international has been sentenced to probation after killing a pedestrian in a car accident in Marrakech in June.
Watford confirm Nordin Amrabat exit to Al-Nassr FC
The Morocco wideman has completed a permanent move to the Saudi Arabia top flight after spending two and a half years with the Hornets.
Morocco's Ziyech faces dilemma at Ajax
Ajax Amsterdam's Morocco international Hakim Ziyech faces something of a dilemma heading into Wednesday's Champions League vs. Austria's Sturm Graz.
Dortmund secure first refusal on Real's Hakimi
The Morocco defender joined BVB on a two-year loan deal on Wednesday, and the German giants have also negotiated first refusal on the defender.
Real Madrid's Hakimi closing in on Dortmund loan
The Morocco full-back is on the brink of a Bernabeu exit after an encouraging World Cup campaign with Morocco.
Algeria want joint bid for 2030 World Cup
Morocco recently bid for the 2026 tournament but were beaten by a North and Central American coalition of USA, Mexico and Canada.
Grading Africa's World Cup five post-elimination
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Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco plan 2030 WC bid
Last month, Morocco missed out to a joint bid by the United States, Mexico and Canada in the vote for the 2026 finals.
Morocco's Amine Harit involved in fatal car crash
Only days after the Atlas Lions' World Cup exit, the midfielder's car was involved in a collision which left a pedestrian dead.
Morocco make complaint to FIFA over referees
Morocco also lost their group opener to Iran and were angry following their loss to Portugal, their second group game, that had eliminated them.
Africa face worst World Cup display since 1982
If Senegal crash out of the World Cup on Thursday, it will signal Africa's worst performance at the finals in almost 40 years.
VAR maelstrom at the heart of Morocco's World Cup exit
To say that VAR and the referee's officiating has overshadowed Morocco's World Cup campaign would be an understatement.
Egypt, Algeria eye Morocco's Renard
The Frenchman oversaw an encouraging World Cup campaign for the Atlas Lions despite their early elimination.
VAR only helps big teams - Morocco's Belhanda
Iago Aspas levelled for Spain late on after the officials used VAR to rule that he had not been offside.
Why the Arab nations have struggled at the World Cup
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Renard hails 'magical moment' for Morocco
Morocco coach Herve Renard declined to talk about his future with the national team following an encouraging and defiant 2-2 draw against Spain.
Spain win Group B despite draw, sloppy defence
Spain won Group B despite a 2-2 draw with Morocco, but if they are to be a real contender they will need to tighten up in defence, and quickly.
Controlled display takes Morocco to brink of Spain victory
Morocco were moments away from a famous victory against Spain when Iago Aspas levelled late, but redeemed their campaign with a fine display.
VAR ruling sees Spain level late vs. Morocco
Morocco were denied a shock World Cup win against Spain in their Group B finale on Monday when VAR overturned a late offside call in a 2-2 draw.
2017-19 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Morocco | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Malawi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Comoros Islands | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |