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Morocco's Ounahi poised for bigger things after World Cup breakout

Doha (AFP) - Azzedine Ounahi has been at the heart of Morocco's run to the World Cup semi-finals, tirelessly stamping his authority on the midfield and emerging as one of the revelations of the tournament.

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Morocco’s Tactical Masterplan Ignites Unlikely World Cup Run

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leant back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.” Yes, Morocco really is in the World Cup semifinals. Before arriving in Qatar, the north African nation had only ever won two of its previous 16 matches at the World Cup. The…

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Regragui breaking new World Cup ground for African coaches

Doha (AFP) - Morocco boss Walid Regragui became the first ever African coach to take a team into the World Cup quarter-finals when his side beat Spain on penalties, despite only taking over the reins in August.

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World Cup: Morocco's family bonds fuel its historic run

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Most teams at this World Cup have talked about being family.

Los Angeles Times

Morocco’s Hakimi: From ‘difficult moments’ to World Cup stardom

Born in Spain, Hakimi from a very young age was touted as a star prospect. He delivered on Tuesday.

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Todd Boehly handed January transfer opportunity to reshape Graham Potter project

With the World Cup just over a week away, we pick out the Chelsea players who will have a point to prove at the tournament in Qatar

Football London

Why is Morocco shortened to MAR? World Cup 2022 squad guide

The Atlas Lions could end their long wait for a victory at the World Cup if their star names turn up at the right time

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Belgium, Croatia veterans hoping to defy advancing years in Qatar

Paris (AFP) - Belgium and Croatia's ageing star players are looking forward to one last tilt at World Cup glory in Qatar, but will have to get past a dangerous Morocco side and tournament debutants Canada just to reach the knockout phase.

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Morocco Counting on Boufal, Ziyech for Goals at World Cup

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal drought sharpens the focus on others to score for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar. En-Nesyri has not scored for Sevilla in the Spanish league, after netted 18 league goals two seasons ago. En-Nesyri has considerable experience with 49 international appearances and 14 goals, including a…

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Morocco World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Atlas Lions could end their long wait for a victory at the World Cup if their star names turn up at the right time

The Independent UK

Chelsea news: Hakim Ziyech makes Morocco return as teammate told he's 'not good enough'

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech's is back in Morocco's squad ahead of this year's World Cup in Qatar and featured in a friendly against Chile in Spain on Friday night

Daily Mirror

Hakim Ziyech makes national football return after year out following controversy

The Chelsea star has not been part of the Morocco set-up for the last 12 months following a controversial incident but has now finally enjoyed a successful return to the side ahead of the Qatar World Cup

Daily Mirror

Chelsea chief Todd Boehly 'risked' reopening Hakim Ziyech feud during manager search

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly moved quickly to appoint a replacement for sacked manager Thomas Tuchel, but new boss Graham Potter was reportedly not the only contender

Daily Mirror

Regragui Appointed Morocco Coach Ahead of World Cup

Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the 2022 World Cup, the football federation announced Wednesday. The 46-year-old takes over from Franco-Bosnian Vahid Halilhodzic, who was dismissed on August 11 because of "differences of opinion" over preparations for the…

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Regragui appointed Morocco coach ahead of World Cup

Rabat (AFP) - Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the 2022 World Cup, the football federation announced Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Morocco sack manager Vahid Halilhodzic just three months before World Cup

Morocco have sacked manager Vahid Halilhodzic just three months before the World Cup, their football federation confirmed on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Morocco sack coach Vahid Halilhodzic three months before World Cup

Halilhodzic has now suffered the extraordinary feat of being fired three times by national teams after they qualified for World Cup finals

AFP

Halilhodzic rules out Morocco World Cup recall for Ziyech and Mazraoui

Zagreb (AFP) - Coach Vahid Halilhodzic, who led Morocco to the 2022 World Cup, said his decision not to pick Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech and Ajax full-back Noussair Mazraoui is a "finished story".

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Egypt Will Defend with 16 Players against Senegal, Vows Queiroz

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team "will defend with 16 players" when they protect a 1-0 lead over Senegal on Tuesday in the second leg of an African World Cup play-off. "What I mean by 16 players is that each one must make the effort of two players, not…

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Egypt will defend with 16 players against Senegal, vows Queiroz

Johannesburg (AFP) - Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team "will defend with 16 players" when they protect a 1-0 lead over Senegal on Tuesday in the second leg of an African World Cup play-off.

Radio France Internationale

African play-offs remain finely poised in hunt for place at 2022 Qatar World Cup

The second instalment of the trilogy featuring Egypt and Senegal dominated the narrative for the African play-offs for places at the 2022 World Cup fin Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech quits Morocco in swipe at manager over "all the lying"

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech has retired from international football amid an ongoing feud with Morocco boss Vahid Halilhodzic after being dropped from the squad prior to AFCON

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Chelsea Forward Ziyech Quits Morocco National Team

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech says he has no plans to return to the Morocco national team even if they qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, suggesting he has quit international football for good after a fallout with coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Ziyech has been involved in a war of…

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