Moroccan Players Shine in Diverse Leagues — Week of May 22

This week, Moroccan footballers made their presence felt across various leagues, with standout performances in both domestic and international competitions. S. Rahimi was particularly impressive in the Presidents Cup, scoring twice for Al Ain in their decisive victory over Al-Jazira. Meanwhile, I. Diop found the back of the net in the Premier League, contributing to Fulham's win over Newcastle. These performances highlight the impact of Moroccan players on the global stage.

Top Performers

S. Rahimi in the Presidents Cup

• S. Rahimi scored two goals for Al Ain in their 4-1 victory against Al-Jazira. He found the net in the 15th and 20th minutes, both times assisted by Kaku. Rahimi also received a yellow card in the 55th minute.

I. Diop in the Premier League

• I. Diop scored the opening goal for Fulham in their 2-0 win over Newcastle, netting in the 20th minute.

S. El Karouani in the Eredivisie

• S. El Karouani scored a crucial goal for Utrecht in their 1-1 draw with Ajax, finding the net in the 120th minute.

Results Abroad

Z. Labyad in South America

• Z. Labyad featured for Corinthians in their 1-0 win over Atletico-MG in Serie A and in their 2-0 loss to Platense in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

A. Mehri in the Iraqi League

• A. Mehri played for Al Shorta in their 2-0 victory over Al Karkh.

Ali Id Hammou in the Premier League

• Ali Id Hammou played for El Gouna FC in their 2-1 win over El Geish and in their subsequent 2-1 loss to Petrojet.

H. El Kaouakibi in Serie B

• H. El Kaouakibi received a yellow card in the 19th minute during Sudtirol's 0-0 draw with Bari.

B. Bouchouari in Türkiye Kupası

• B. Bouchouari was booked in the 45th minute as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 2-1.

M. Amehri in Kakkonen - Lohko B

• M. Amehri received a yellow card in the 90th minute during EBK's 1-0 victory over GrIFK.

A. Khafifi in Botola Pro

• A. Khafifi was shown a yellow card in the 49th minute in Olympique Dcheïra's 1-0 loss to Raja Casablanca.

FIFA Ranking

Morocco remains steady at 8th in the FIFA rankings as of April 2026, reflecting the consistent performances of its players on the international stage.

As the season progresses, Moroccan players continue to make significant contributions across various leagues. With the upcoming fixtures, it will be interesting to see how these players maintain their form and influence in their respective teams.