Day: April 15, 2024

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Futsal AFCON: Morocco Trash Zambia 13-0, Advance to Semis


Rabat – The national futsal team advanced to the semi-final of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after trashing Ghana 13-0, on Monday at the Palais des Sports hall in Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex, on the 3rd day of the 2024 AFCON, which runs until April 21 in Morocco.

The Atlas lions’ goals were scored by Bilal Bakkali (2), Soufian Charraoui (2), Anas El Ayyane (2), Soufiane El Mesrar (1), Ismail Amazal (1), Idriss El Fenni (1), Othmane Elidrissi (1), Anas Dahani (1), Youssef Jouad (1) and Jackson Siwmawami (OG).

Thanks to this victory, the Moroccan team tops Group A with nine points from three wins against Angola, Ghana and Zambia.

The eight teams qualifying for this year’s tournament have been divided into two groups. Group A includes two-time defending champions Morocco, Angola, Ghana and Zambia, while Group B comprises Egypt, Libya, Namibia and Mauritania.

The top three teams in this African competition will book their places at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, which will be held in Uzbekist
an from September 14 to October 6.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse

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HM the King Congratulates King of Belgians on His Birthday


Rabat – His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty Philippe, King of the Belgians, on the occasion of his birthday.

In this message, the Sovereign expresses to HM Philippe his best wishes for good health and happiness.

“May this special occasion be a warm moment of sharing and joy with Your family,” wrote His Majesty the King.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse

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Royal Navy Assists 53 Would-Be Sub-Saharan Migrants Off Tan-Tan


Rabat – A Royal Navy combat unit on Monday intercepted an inflatable dinghy, 46 km northeast of Tan-Tan port, carrying 53 would-be sub-Saharan migrants.

The dinghy had intended to reach the Canary Islands, the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces said in a press release.

The rescued people received first aid onboard before being handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie for the usual administrative procedures, the same source noted.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse

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HM the King Congratulates Rachid Talbi Alami on Re-election as Lower House Speaker


Rabat – HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Rachid Talbi Alami, on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations to Talbi Alami for the trust placed in him by the members of the House of Representatives.

HM the King prays the Almighty to grant full success to Talbi Alami to continue to work seriously, with all the members of the House of Representatives, so that the Lower House fully carries out its legislative, control and evaluation duties, in perfect synergy with the House of Councilors, and strengthens its contribution, with a high sense of responsibility and constructive consensus by making the general interest prevail, to implement major reform projects and development projects launched by the Sovereign, defend the interests and just causes of the Nation, serve citizens and moralize parliamentary life in order to consolidate trust in elected institutions.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse