Paris Saint-Germain Achraf Hakimi is set to be named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, according to leaked reports from France, Morocco, and Egypt.
Morocco has been confirmed as one of the co-hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup along with Spain and Portugal, while the 2034 tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia.
Morocco asserted their dominance in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a massive win over Lesotho as Ghana lost again.
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra-time and set up an Olympic men's football final against Spain.
France and Argentina players and staff clashed on the pitch at full-time as the hosts edged a bad-tempered match 1-0 in Bordeaux to reach the Olympic semi-finals.
Galatasaray have signed Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech on a permanent basis from Chelsea following a successful loan spell at the Turkish club.