Moroccan national football team coach, Mohamed Wahbi, will hold a press conference on November 4 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex to unveil the list of players invited to participate in the upcoming preparatory gathering. The gathering is set to begin on November 9 in preparation for the team's upcoming matches against Niger on November 13 and 17. These matches are part of the African qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The first match against Niger will take place on November 13 at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca, while the second match will be held on November 17 at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat. These matches are crucial for Morocco's qualification prospects, as they are part of the first group of qualifiers. The team's performance in these matches will significantly impact their chances of advancing to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
In other football news, the Botola Pro league match between Maghreb Fassi and Nahdat Berkane ended in a goalless draw. The match, which was played at the Bashir Stadium in Mohammedia, lacked scoring opportunities, with both teams creating few chances. A goal was scored by the Fassi team in the first half but was disallowed due to offside.
The National Football League of Morocco has decided to terminate the term of referee Redouane Jidd, who was heading the National Refereeing Directorate. This decision comes after severe criticism of the refereeing system due to some influential errors in recent match results. The decision is part of an overall evaluation of the professional league's progress.
The league has appointed Abdel Rahim Arjoun as the new national technical director of refereeing, succeeding Redouane Jidd. Arjoun's mission will be to oversee the next stage and develop the technical work of refereeing in Morocco. This move aims to bring about significant changes in the technical management of national refereeing.
In a separate development, the Aml Association, which assists kidney failure patients, has hosted a fourth African delegation in Casablanca. The delegation arrived in Morocco to receive specialized training in dialysis as part of the association's program to transfer expertise.
The 10th edition of the WeCasablanca festival kicked off in Casablanca, celebrating Morocco's musical diversity. The event, which took place in the Rashidi Square, featured a mix of Amazigh and Gnawa rhythms. The festival is organized by the Casablanca Development Company.
Key points
- Morocco's national football team coach, Mohamed Wahbi, to announce the squad for upcoming matches against Niger on November 4.
- The National Football League of Morocco terminates the term of referee Redouane Jidd and appoints Abdel Rahim Arjoun as the new national technical director of refereeing.
- The Aml Association hosts a fourth African delegation in Casablanca to receive training in dialysis.
