A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu, known as "Mai siket," to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman. He was convicted on nine counts related to the crime, which took place in Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora, within the Kiru Local Government Area of the state.

Achraf Hakimi played a pivotal role as Morocco's substitutes contributed to a late comeback against Haiti, who celebrated ending a 52-year World Cup goal drought. The match was crucial for Morocco, enabling them to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament, according to IOL.

Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari became the first African player to score three goals in a single World Cup since Ghana's Asamoah Gyan in 2010. This achievement occurred during Morocco's 4-2 victory over Haiti at Atlanta Stadium in the 2026 World Cup. Saibari, aged 25, has now scored three goals in the tournament.

Morocco has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured their spot after defeating Haiti 4-2, despite an early setback from an own goal by Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, and the team went on to win the match.

Barcelona has signed 18-year-old Egyptian teenager Abdelkarim, who is currently participating in the World Cup with the national team. He has played in both of Egypt's matches against Belgium and New Zealand, showcasing his skills on an international stage.

Morocco secured a place in the round of 32 by finishing second in their group after a victory against Haiti. They will now face the winner of Group F in the next stage of the competition.