Morocco
A disappointed Morocco said they had hoped to progress past the World Cup quarter-finals, but had to accept they lost to a better team as France eliminated them 2-0 in Thursday's tie.
Morocco have no special plans for their World Cup quarter-final against France but know they will need to match their heavily fancied opponents in all departments, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Wednesday.
Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist plots targeting the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco and affirmed its complete rejection of all forms of terrorism, extremism, and violence, regardless of their motives or justifications.
Haiti manager Sebastien Migne was disappointed his side could not earn a first World Cup point for the country but was proud of how they battled against Morocco where they twice went ahead before conceding two late goals to lose 4-2 on Wednesday.
Egypt and Morocco must accelerate their economic and commercial cooperation by building on the successful outcomes of their joint diplomatic committees, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said in a Monday meeting.
Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad.
The remains of 19-year-old US servicewoman Mariyah Collington were recovered on Wednesday, according to a US army announcement.
Egypt reaffirmed on Tuesday its long-standing position regarding the Western Sahara issue. In response to inquiries regarding potential shifts in policy, an official source confirmed that Egypt’s firm stance remains unchanged.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements in Cairo on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the first session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Coordination and Follow-up Committee.
Morocco grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday in their first match under coach Mohamed Ouahbi as Africa’s World Cup-bound teams delivered mixed results in warm-up matches.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, affirmed that joint ministerial meetings held on Friday with Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and the UK—each conducted separately—achieved positive results in strengthening mutual relations.
The Confederation of African Football has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for five games and fined him $100,000 for "unsporting conduct" after he told his players to leave the pitch during the Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad Nasser Bourita held a telephone call Tuesday to discuss ongoing consultations and coordination between the two nations.
Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday.
Morocco might finally have found their straps at the Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the semi-finals for the first time in 22 years after a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday and beginning to look like real prospects for a first title in 50 years.
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco have been warned not to get too confident about their chances in Sunday’s last-16 clash against underdogs Tanzania, with coach Walid Regragui saying lack of humility has cost them in the past.
Hosts Morocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, ending their world record run of wins and leaving them still to make sure of progress to the next stage.
Morocco's African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury and is ready to play at the Africa Cup of Nations, he told a press conference on Saturday.
The Moroccan Ministry of Interior announced that the death toll from the exceptional thunderstorms that struck the region on Sunday evening, and the resulting strong and sudden flash floods, has risen to thirty-seven (37), according to data from local authorities in the region.
During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty reviewed the performance of the Egyptian economy and the efforts undertaken by the Egyptian state to enhance the investment climate, foster partnerships with the private sector, and attract foreign investments.
