A whole generation will be able to freely vibrate for their country. Questioned by its former minister Mohamed Ouzzine, the Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has decided to postpone a period of exams scheduled for Monday, January 19 throughout the country, as it announced in a press release published this Friday. The … Read more
Mohamed Salah, Brahim Diaz, Victor Osimhen and others can be thanked. A few days before the end, before the small final (Saturday, 5 p.m.) and the final (Sunday, 8 p.m.), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced this Friday that the record for goals in an African Cup of Nations had been broken. Thanks to … Read more
The success is immense. Whether on or off the field, the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco is a total success. While two matches still have to be played, with the small final between Egypt and Nigeria and the grand final between Morocco and Senegal, the Confederation of African Football savored its commercial success … Read more
Back to home / Podcasts / CAN 2025: the chronicle of Joseph-Antoine Bell Every day, we have an appointment with Joseph-Antoine Bell, the RFI consultant, who analyzes for us the highlights of CAN 2025. This Friday, the former goalkeeper of the Indomitable Lions talks about the wait for the finalists, the Senegalese and the Moroccans, … Read more
Enough to wipe away a few tears. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, Africa’s 6th richest person according to Forbes, will donate $500,000 (430,000 euros) to Nigeria’s players, despite their elimination on penalties from CAN 2025 against Morocco (0-0, 4-2 tab). The businessman, whose fortune is estimated at $5.1 billion (4.3 billion euros), promised on January … Read more
Before the big celebration that must be the CAN 2025 final in Morocco, it is the mourning which strikes the followers of the competition. This Wednesday, January 14, the lifeless body of Mohamed Soumaré, consultant for Malian television, was found in his hotel room. Born in Algeria, Mohamed Soumaré was known and respected among followers … Read more
Only two days left before the grand final of CAN 2025. Morocco or Senegal, who will be the new African champion? Facing the Téranga Lions, more accustomed to finals, a whole Moroccan people behind their selection, under great pressure to win their first continental trophy in 50 years. Africa Sports Journal © FMM Graphic Studio
They’ve been waiting for this for 22 years. This Wednesday, January 14, a few moments after Morocco qualified for the final of its African Cup of Nations, thousands of Atlas Lions supporters residing in France spontaneously took to the streets to celebrate the victory won on penalties against Nigeria (0-0, 4-2 tab). If the majority … Read more
The disappointment was palpable. Eliminated from the African Cup of Nations by Morocco after a cruel penalty shootout, Nigeria will not participate in the final of the competition. Despite the disappointment, Eric Chelle, the coach of the Super Eagles, was keen to congratulate his opponent and executioner of the day during the post-match press conference. … Read more
In January 2003, Younes El Aynaoui raced for five hours before losing to Andy Roddick in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. In January 2026, his son Neil El Aynaoui is just as tireless on the lawn of the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium. Size difference: he has not yet experienced defeat with Morocco. As since … Read more