FIFA 2022 World Cup draw pits Germany against Spain

Footballing powerhouses Germany and Spain will face each other in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year as the group stage draw was held this evening. Elsewhere England will face the USA and could potentially face Wales or Scotland depending on how their playoff matches finish.

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Egypt reach semis with fightback against Morocco

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up the other as Egypt beat Morocco in extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Sofiane Boufal gave Morocco an early lead with a penalty after Ayman Ashraf caught Achraf Hakimi, a decision given by the video assistant referee.

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Morocco mount comeback to dismiss Malawi

Morocco are through to the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over stubborn Malawi at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde. Gabadinho Mhangho put Malawi into an early lead with an exceptional strike, but goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Achraf Hakimi gave the Atlas Lions the win.

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Morocco top Group C with thrilling draw against Gabon

Morocco drew 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde in one of the games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progressed from Group C. The Atlas Lions fell behind in the first half as Gabon’s Jim Allevinah slid past the onrushing keeper. Morocco’s equaliser from the penalty spot by Sofiane Boufal after 74 minutes sparked a thrilling finale.

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Morocco move into last 16 with win over Comoros

Morocco advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in Group C. Selim Amallah fired in a loose ball to open the scoring, and Zakaria Aboukhlal slotted in to complete the win for the Atlas Lions in the last minute.

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