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News Publish date: 5. March 2026.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui steps down months ahead of 2026 World Cup

Morocco are searching for a new head coach after Walid Regragui stepped down from his role with the national team just months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

News Publish date: 26. January 2026.

Kylian Mbappé criticised for Panenka penalty in front of Brahim Díaz: He wants to be the main character

Mbappé faces backlash after Panenka as pundits accuse the Real Madrid star of lacking empathy following Brahim Díaz’s AFCON heartbreak

News Publish date: 20. January 2026.

Luis Enrique reacts to Brahim Díaz AFCON penalty miss: It’s very unfair to see that

PSG boss backs Morocco forward Brahim Díaz amid criticism after AFCON penalty miss against Senegal

News Publish date: 19. January 2026.

Sadio Mané cements legacy among Africa’s greats with sporting gesture in AFCON final

The former Liverpool star stepped in to keep the AFCON final alive after Senegal protest's against Morocco's controversial late penalty

News Publish date: 19. January 2026.

Morocco’s AFCON penalty curse: Brahim Díaz isn’t alone

Brahim Díaz's failed Panenka attempt in injury time of Sunday's final against Senegal may have been Morocco's most high-profile penalty miss in their history, but it was not the only recent failed spot-kick in a critical moment, by a pivotal player

News Publish date: 19. January 2026.

Brahim Díaz AFCON final penalty miss: From Morocco hero to zero

The Real Madrid forward's long journey from switching allegiance to Morocco, becoming AFCON's top scorer, to a failed Panenka penalty that would've clinched the tournament

News Publish date: 17. January 2026.

Senegal vs Morocco preview: AFCON final team news, when and where to watch

Preview, form, head-to-head, team news and broadcast details for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final

News Publish date: 16. January 2026.

Morocco coach hails Brahim Díaz and sends a message to Real Madrid

Walid Regragui has lavished praise on the Real Madrid player ahead of the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal

News Publish date: 16. January 2026.

Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah plan for Liverpool after AFCON exit

Egypt exit ends Salah’s latest AFCON title bid while uncertainty lingers over his Anfield future

News Publish date: 16. January 2026.

Mohamed Salah’s AFCON curse: Brutal stats outline his failure with Egypt

Egypt are Africa’s most successful footballing nation, but they have failed to win AFCON with Mo Salah in their squad

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