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… Based on research by JOYBUSINESS, Attijariwafa Bank is a Moroccan international financial services group headquartered in Casablanca. …
Attijariwafa Bank: What to know about the Moroccan Group taking over SG GhanaJoy Online
Morocco’s U17 side snatched a dramatic late victory over the Black Starlets, scoring with the last kick of the game to secure a 2-1 win in the second of two international friendly matches in Rabat. …
Morocco strike late to overcome 10-man Black StarletsThe Ghanaian Times
Morocco will face Mali in a friendly on October 4 at the Grand Stade de Tanger after the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirmed the West African side as Ghana’s replacement. …
Morocco replace Ghana with Mali for Oct. 4 friendlyJoy Online
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the collective leadership of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party, has been appointed Head of Government by King Mohammed VI. …
Morocco appoints first woman head of government, El Mansouri vows to meet citizens’ expectationsJoy Online
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s new Head of Government and tasked her with forming a new government. …
King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s new head of governmentJoy Online
Morocco will face Mali in an international friendly on Sunday, October 4, after their planned meeting with Ghana was cancelled. …
Ghana lose Morocco friendly as Atlas Lions turn to MaliJoy Online
… The FSF appealed to CAS after the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of the AFCON title in favour of Morocco. …
CAS hearing on AFCON final appeal by Senegalese Football Federation set for October 8Joy Online
… The Black Stars are seeking a return to the continental competition after failing to qualify for the 2025 edition in Morocco. …
Sam George calls for Black Stars disbandment, GFA dissolution after Gambia defeatJoy Online
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco’s first female prime minister, after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in last week’s parliamentary elections. …
First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning electionsJoy Online
… The defeat leaves Ghana without a point in their first two games of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers as they chase a return to the continental tournament after missing the last edition in Morocco.
AFCON 2027Q: Gambia defeat doesn’t make me a loser – Carlos QueirozKing Mohammed VI told parliament on Friday that Morocco has produced "concrete results" in curbing irregular migration but that the current cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits. The king cited "obsolete" Spanish court decisions hindering repatriation and blamed social media and legal loopholes for the July Ceuta crossing that saw at least 70,000 people attempt entry.
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King Mohammed VI told parliament on Friday that Morocco has produced "concrete results" in curbing irregular migration but that the current cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits. The king cited "obsolete" Spanish court decisions hindering repatriation and blamed social media and legal loopholes for the July Ceuta crossing that saw at least 70,000 people attempt entry.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, unresolved for nine months after controversial refereeing decisions, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday following Senegal's appeal against the ruling that stripped them of the trophy.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A five-member committee tasked with finding a successor to Carlos Queiroz is expected to recommend an interim coach for the Black Stars on Friday, October 9, who will take charge during November's AFCON qualifier double-header against Somalia while the search for a permanent head coach continues.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana dropped five places to 70th in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, losing 25.73 points in the process.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 delegation leader Joe Abu Salam says the team's road journey to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship was a planned part of preparations, not GFA neglect, following training in Bolgatanga. The Black Starlets play in Group B with Togo, Benin, and hosts Burkina Faso, with the top two qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's senior national team will face Mauritius in the first leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers on October 8, with coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren aiming for an Olympic appearance after the team has failed to qualify for all eight editions of women's football at the Olympics.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal after the Confederation of African Football stripped them of this year's Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in the final in January after walking off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest of a penalty decision, but CAF's Appeal Board ruled they forfeited the match by leaving the field.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U17 football team has arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso by road for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which begins Saturday. The team travelled from Accra via Bolgatanga and have been drawn in Group B with Togo, Benin and hosts Burkina Faso.
7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National team lost 3-0 to China in Casablanca in a friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team conceded one goal in the first half and two more in the second half after arriving in Morocco for a pre-tournament camp.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings said Attijariwafa Bank's acquisition of a 55.2% stake in Société Générale Ghana is likely ratings-neutral because the subsidiary's assets of less than US$1 billion are only about 1.0% of AWB's total assets. Fitch also noted that Ghana's banking sector shows healthy profitability metrics, with pre-tax return on equity and return on assets of 22% and 4.3% respectively in eight months of 2026.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 football team has travelled more than 20 hours by road to Ouagadougou for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which begins on Saturday, October 10. The Starlets are grouped with Togo, Benin, and hosts Burkina Faso, with the top two teams advancing to the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly overshadowed by the African team's difficult journey: their private flight from Morocco was cancelled due to technical failure, they arrived just five hours before kick-off, and several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue, forcing them to field a young, inexperienced squad.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team have arrived in Casablanca for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, marking their return after a two-edition CAF ban. The squad features players from recent regional and continental competitions and will compete in Group C against Norway, Brazil and Canada.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced an early election for 29 November after parliament rejected legislation on housing protections and an eviction case sparked nationwide protests. Sánchez said he needed a broader progressive majority to push housing reforms and other measures through parliament.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly at Estadio Monumental, with the African visitors arriving just five hours before kickoff after a cancelled private flight from Morocco and fielding a young, inexperienced team after several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsène Wenger and coaches from Cabo Verde, Egypt, and DR Congo will discuss African football development and the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, where nine of Africa's ten World Cup participants advanced to the Knockout Stages.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has issued "No Objection" to Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank's proposed takeover of Société Générale Ghana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The decision was influenced by Attijariwafa Bank's financial strength and expected competition benefits in Ghana's banking sector.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mukarama Abdulai has been recalled to Ghana's Black Queens squad for Olympic Games qualifying matches against Mauritius after a two-year injury absence. Ghana will face Mauritius in the second round on October 8 and October 13, with four other returning players and two debutants included in the 24-woman squad.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the transparency of the Ghana Football Association's recruitment process for appointing Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, saying he does not trust the procedures. Vanderpuye's criticism comes after Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Société Générale Group has announced an agreement to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana to Pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank, a Moroccan international financial services group headquartered in Casablanca, which was created through the merger of Banque Commerciale du Maroc and Wafabank.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's U17 side defeated Ghana's Black Starlets 2-1 in a friendly match in Rabat, scoring a goal with the final kick of the game. Ghana played with 10 men for most of the second half after captain Abdul Rafiu Issah received a red card, but equalised in the 75th minute before Morocco's late winner.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco will play Mali on October 4 after Ghana withdrew from the friendly, citing internal reasons. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Grand Stade de Tanger, with Mali replacing Ghana following Tunisia's cancellation of their own friendly against Mali.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female Head of Government. El Mansouri pledged to form a government that meets the King's and citizens' expectations and said the appointment sends a message encouraging women's participation in national development.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the Authenticity and Modernity Party's collective leadership, as the country's new Head of Government and tasked her with forming a new government.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco cancelled its planned October international friendly with Ghana and will instead face Mali on 4 October in Tangier. Both Morocco and Mali have won their opening two matches in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Ghana has lost both of their Group C matches.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a hearing on October 8 in Switzerland for Senegal's appeal of CAF's decision to strip them of the AFCON title and award it to Morocco instead. Senegal won the final 1-0 after a Pape Gueye extra-time goal, but the match was marked by player protests when a penalty was awarded to Morocco; CAF overturned the result in March 2026, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has called for the disbandment of the Black Stars and dissolution of the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The loss came after Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium and follows an earlier 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Group C.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, as Morocco's first female prime minister following her centrist party's parliamentary victory. El Mansouri, a lawyer and former mayor of Marrakesh, becomes only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world after Tunisia's Najla Bouden.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's 4-2 defeat to Gambia in their second 2027 AFCON qualifier doesn't affect his international football record, after the Black Stars squandered a two-goal lead.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →