The Moroccan national futsal team has made a change to its roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, replacing Anas Dghani with Soufiane Chraiwy. This decision was made after Dghani underwent medical tests, and his file was submitted to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which approved the replacement. The Africa Cup of Nations will take place from October 12 to 21 in Morocco.

The change was confirmed by the team's technical staff, who decided to make the substitution to ensure the team's optimal performance in the tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations is a major competition for African futsal teams, and Morocco is looking to make a strong impression on home soil. The team's preparation has been ongoing, with the players and staff working hard to fine-tune their skills and strategy.

In other news, Morocco's women's national team recently played a friendly match against Uzbekistan, winning 3-1. The match was played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, and the Moroccan team's goals were scored by Abtamah Jraydi in the 65th, 67th, and 79th minutes. The two teams will play another friendly match on Monday.

The Moroccan women's team has been preparing for upcoming competitions, and the friendly matches against Uzbekistan are part of their preparation. The team's performance in the matches has been encouraging, and the coaching staff is optimistic about the team's chances in future tournaments.

Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that it will adopt the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the group stages of the Champions League and Confederation Cup. This decision is aimed at improving the accuracy of refereeing decisions and reducing errors that can affect the outcome of matches.

Morocco's beach soccer team has also been in action, playing a match against Libya in the qualifying rounds for the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations. Morocco won the match 4-2, with goals scored by Amin El Beddouyi, Badr El Kreeshli, and Idriss Ghnam. The team is looking to qualify for the tournament, which will take place in Senegal.

In other news, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called for a review of the country's cooperation model with Spain on migration issues. The King made the comments in a speech to the Moroccan parliament, highlighting the need for a new approach to address the challenges posed by migration. The King also emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of migration and improving cooperation with European countries.

Key points

  • Morocco's futsal team replaces Anas Dghani with Soufiane Chraiwy for Africa Cup
  • Morocco's women's team wins friendly match against Uzbekistan
  • CAF adopts VAR system for Champions League and Confederation Cup group stages

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