Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Morocco in a tense Group B encounter at the ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo on Sunday. In a contest that revived memories of their dramatic 2005 semi-final duel, which Nigeria edged on penalties after a 2-2 draw, both sides battled intensely but lacked the clinical edge in front …

The Kano state government says it will attract over 10 billion dollars investment in renewable energy and solid minerals development from its partnership with prestigious Moroccan companies in the next five years. The state government also said the stage was set for the signing of a series of investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Morocco. This is …

Morocco clinched their maiden U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil after defeating Mali 4-2 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in Saturday’s final at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The young Atlas Lions held their nerve in the dramatic shootout, which was stylishly finished off by a ‘Panenka’ penalty from Ilies Belmokhtar that sent the …

Qatar will host the next five editions of the boys’ Under-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029, while the girls’ tournament is set to be played in Morocco, FIFA announced on Thursday. World football’s governing body said in December that both youth tournaments would be held annually starting next year, with the boys’ event expanding from 24 to 48 teams. …

The Republic of Ireland has denied recognising the Polisario Separatists following the speculations that the visit of the militia leader, Brahim Ghali, to the Republic of Ireland could be official. The Irish Embassy in Rabat, Morocco has issued a statement emphasising that the visit, organised by a pro-Polisario micro-association, is in no way involving the Irish government. The Polisario Front …

Mali and South Africa completed the list of quarterfinalists of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, as they sent home Burkina Faso and one of the competition’s favourites, Morocco. Mali won 2-1 in the first match of Tuesday, and sent Burkina Faso back home, while South Africa required only a goal to shock Morocco, who only in …

The last two quarterfinalists of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will emerge this evening in Cote d’Ivoire with the host nation and Cape Verde knowing their opponents in the Round of 16. The first pair – Mali and Burkina Faso – have never lifted the title, while the second set of teams – Morocco and South Africa – are …

The Federal Government has intensified discussions with the Kingdom of Morocco in a bid to fast-track the process of achieving the Final Investment Decision on the $30 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline. Both nations held discussions about the deal on the sidelines of a meeting between the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the Moroccan Minister of …

Morocco and Guinea-Bissau have arrived in Cote d’Ivoire for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The two countries arrived the West African nation on Sunday. The Atlas Lions of Morocco, who were quarter-finalists two years ago, are in Group F with two-time champions DR Congo, 2012 winners Zambia and the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. The 1976 champions will be making …

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Shri G. Balasubramanian has assured Nasara Foundation of cultural, tourism and educational support from his country. At a recent courtesy visit by the Founder of Nasara Foundation, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris to the High Commissioner in Abuja, Balasubramanian said that Nigeria and the Republic of India have a good relationship, and …