What happened?
According to a report by FootAfrique, Moroccan midfielder Sufian Amerabat has sparked a derby rivalry between Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah in the summer transfer window. The two Saudi clubs are vying for the services of the talented midfielder.
Why it matters for Morocco
Amerabat is one of the stars of the Moroccan national team, which recently participated in the 2026 World Cup under the guidance of coach Mohamed Wahbi. The team was eliminated from the quarterfinals by France with a score of 0-2, failing to repeat the achievement of reaching the quarterfinals in the 2022 edition.
What comes next?
Amerabat, 29 years old, began his career with the youth team of Dutch club Utrecht before joining VVV-Venlo in the summer of 2017. He then defended the colors of Club Brugge and Hellas Verona before joining Fiorentina, where he impressed and contributed to the team's achievement of reaching the quarterfinals in the 2022 World Cup. He then joined Manchester United, before being loaned to Fiorentina and then joining Fenerbahçe, who loaned him to Real Betis. Amerabat has returned to complete his contract with Fenerbahçe, which expires in the summer of 2028, amidst expectations of his possible departure to the Saudi league.
Last achievement of the Moroccan national team
Earlier, the Moroccan national team lost to France in the quarterfinals with a score of 0-2 in the 2026 World Cup. This was the last achievement of the Moroccan national team in the tournament. The team hopes to improve its performance in future matches.
Last results of the Moroccan national team
Last result: France 2-0 Morocco (2026-07-09). France scored two goals in the match, while Morocco failed to score any goals. The team hopes to improve its performance in future matches.
Last 5 results of the Moroccan national team
Last 5 results: 2-2-1 (LDWDW, most recent first).
