Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has announced he will no longer represent the national team while coach Walid Regragui-era successor Ouahbi remains in charge, though the 30-year-old insists he is not retiring from international football. According to Reuters, Amrabat made the decision ahead of Morocco's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing his unwillingness to play under the current coach.

Enzo Maresca said he agrees with Erling Haaland’s view that some players began the season looking jaded, according to The Citizen Sport. Maresca was quoted saying, “I think it's correct that you see these kind of players that they start to be tired,” framing the issue as visible fatigue among leading players rather than a criticism of individuals. The report did not provide further context about specific fixtures, injuries or scheduling.

Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday that finding form early in the season "was not easy" for his players who featured at the World Cup, speaking ahead of the club's Champions League opener away to Porto. According to Vanguard Sports, Maresca agreed with striker Erling Haaland's view that players began the season tired following their international commitments over the summer.

Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has quit the national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, SABC Sport reports. The player declined to disclose the reasons behind his decision, which comes as Morocco prepare for their upcoming qualifying fixtures. Further details about the circumstances of his departure and any potential replacement in the squad have not been made public at this stage.

Former Senegal striker Demba Ba has been appointed as the new sporting director of French Ligue 1 club Le Havre, as announced on Friday.

A government official has made an appeal for assistance for a former Bafana coach who is currently suffering from prostate cancer and tuberculosis (TB). The coach, aged 75, is in need of support during his health struggles.