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 …

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, is dead. He was 42 years old. He was also the Magajin Garin Zazzau and biological younger brother to the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli. A statement by the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau Emirate Council said the envoy died at a private hospital in Lagos while on transit …

Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the opening matches to mark the tournament’s centenary, world soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday. The joint bid from Morocco, Portugal and Spain was the sole candidate to host the tournament. FIFA were due to announce the hosts next …

With more than 2,000 people reported dead in the Moroccan earthquake as at Sunday, President Bola Tinubu has shared in the grief of the north African country, which is in mourning. In a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following the devastating earthquake in his homeland. …