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Africa's new faces: Real Madrid star with Morocco, Barca wonderkid with Senegal
Here are ESPN's picks for the most exciting players who could be set to make their international bows for African nations over the week ahead.
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Sources: Brahim DÃaz spurns Spain for Morocco
Real Madrid forward Brahim DÃaz has decided to represent Morocco over Spain at international level due to a lack of communication from the RFEF, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Soccer
Morocco coach Regragui takes blame for AFCON exit
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he took full responsibility for the team's surprise Africa Cup of Nations exit after a last-16 loss to South Africa, lamenting their lack of cutting edge.
Soccer
What to make of South Africa's stunning upset of Morocco
Colin Udoh breaks down the ramifications of South Africa's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Soccer
South Africa stun WC darlings Morocco at AFCON
Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored second-half goals as South Africa shocked Morocco with a 2-0 victory to dump the World Cup semifinalists out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage in San Pedro on Tuesday.
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Soccer
Morocco coach's AFCON ban lifted on appeal
Morocco coach Walid Regragui's two-match suspension at the Africa Cup of Nations has been dismissed after an appeal, his country's football federation said on Friday.
Soccer
Morocco win to top group, keep Ivory Coast alive
Hakim Ziyech scored in the first half as Morocco beat Zambia 1-0 on Wednesday at the Africa Cup of Nations finals to finish top in Group F and also keep hosts Ivory Coast in the tournament.
Soccer
Morocco coach handed 2-match ban at AFCON
Morocco coach Walid Regragui was banned for four matches, two of which were suspended, just hours before his side's final group match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Confederation of African Football officials said.
Africa Cup of Nations
CAF to probe Morocco-DRC racism allegations
CAF have launched an investigation following accusations of racist abuse following a post-match altercation between Congo's Chancel Mbemba and Morocco head coach Walid Regragui.
Chancel Mbemba
Soccer
Mbemba abused online after Congo AFCON draw
Congo captain Chancel Mbemba was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse on social media after leading his team to a 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Soccer
AFCON favourites Morocco drop points to Congo
Morocco had settle for a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash on Sunday.
Africa Cup of Nations
Tanzania coach suspended for insulting Morocco
Tanzania coach Adel Amrouche has been suspended at the Africa Cup of Nations finals for making insulting remarks about Morocco, who beat the east African side 3-0 in their opening game at the tournament on Wednesday.
Soccer
Favourites Morocco make winning start at AFCON
Morocco underlined their status as pre-tournament favourites by beating 10-man Tanzania 3-0 to make a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign as Group F got underway at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday.
Soccer
Who are the players to watch at AFCON?
Ed Dove talks about why Senegal's Lamine Camara and Morocco's Amir Richardson could be the standouts of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Soccer
Akwaba! The AFCON stage, is set... But will it be a success?
The road to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been relatively smooth, which is not typical for AFCON, but don't expect a steady build-up to the competition to lead to a chilled campaign.
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CAF: Dates for 2025 AFCON finals still unclear
The dates for the next Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco remain up in the air amid a potential clash with the new-look Club World Cup, which is set for the mid-2025, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday.
Soccer
Ranking all 24 AFCON teams, from pretenders to contenders
AFCON is notoriously hard to predict, with context, conditions and climate often seeing heavyweights fall by the wayside, while there's always a surprise or two in store to defy the pre-tournament forecasts. Ed Dove ranks the teams, regardless.
Soccer
Who will win the Africa Cup of Nations?
Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson discuss the favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Soccer
'Nigeria's Thierry Henry,' and a six-minute hat-trick hero - Africa's next debutants Â
Africa's road to the 2026 World Cup begins this week. As ever, there will be no shortage of new faces, many with intriguing futures, as head coaches look to incorporate fresh talent into their squads.
News
Morocco and Spain battling to host 2030 WC final
A day after Morocco and Spain were nominated as joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup -- along with Portugal -- there were signs of friction, with both countries laying claim to being the venue for the final.
Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco win bid to host 2025 AFCON finals
Morocco were awarded the hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals while the 2027 rights were handed to a co-bid from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Africa Cup of Nations
AFCON tie in Morocco on despite deadly quake
Congo and Gambia's African Cup of Nations qualifier in Marrakech will go ahead as scheduled on Sunday despite the powerful earthquake that struck the city on Friday.
Sofyan Amrabat
Soccer
Man United complete loan deal for Amrabat
Manchester United have completed a season-long loan deal for Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, the clubs announced ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
Yassine Bounou
Soccer
Sevilla keeper Bounou joins Neymar at Al Hilal
Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday.
Soccer
South Africa captain: Imagine what we could do with investment!
South Africa's Refiloe Jane and Kholosa Biyana speak on women's football development across Africa as South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco make it to the World Cup knockout stages.
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