Micky Jnr

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🚨 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒:

Sphephelo “Yaya” Sithole is set to return for South Africa.

He will be available for the crucial clash against South Korea, giving Bafana Bafana a big boost ahead of the decisive group game.

#FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #SouthAfrica #BafanaBafana #WorldCupWithMicky

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Africa’s World Cup wins so far: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Morocco. 🇨🇮🇬🇭🇲🇦

3 wins. ✅

The race is still widely open.

#WorldCup #WorldCupwithMicky

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Morocco move up to 5th in the FIFA rankings after their win today 🇲🇦🔥

#Morocco #AtlasLions #FIFA #WorldCup #AfricanFootball #WorldCupwithMicky

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FT’

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 0-1 Morocco 🇲🇦

⚽ Saibari

Two games, four points for the African champions.

Up next for Morocco: Haiti on June 24 in Atlanta.

#WorldCup #Morocco #AtlasLions #WorldCupwithMicky

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Ayyoub Bouaddi is making serious waves at just 18, delivering two standout performances at the World Cup producing back-to-back masterclasses on the biggest stage.

A breakout tournament performance announcing himself to the world.

#WorldCupwithMicky #AyyoubBouaddi #DimaMaghrib

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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe is in attendance for the Scotland vs Morocco match and is seated alongside Morocco FA President and CAF 1st Vice-President Fouzi Lekjaa, reflecting the strong CAF leadership presence at the game.

#ScotlandvMorocco #CAF #Motsepe #Lekjaa #WorldCup2026 #WorldCupwithMicky

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HT’

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 0-1 Morocco 🇲🇦

Saibari puts Morocco ahead early as they lead at the break. ⚽️

#Scotland #Morocco #WorldCup2026 #WorldCupwithMicky

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Senegal’s World Cup camp in the United States is reportedly facing internal issues:

• Performance bonuses still unpaid
• Accommodation described as below national team standards
• Poor catering forcing players to order outside meals
• Team chef not included in the travelling delegation
• Head coach Pape Thiaw reportedly working without a contract or salary for months

#Senegal #WorldCup2026 #TerangaLions #WorldCupwithMicky

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Pep Guardiola is spotted in the stands watching the Scotland vs Morocco match live.

#Scotland #Morocco #WorldCup2026 #PepGuardiola #AtlasLions #WorldCupwithMicky

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Saibari scored after just 71 seconds against Scotland, making it a record-breaking early goal.

It’s the second-fastest World Cup goal by an African player and the fastest in Morocco’s World Cup history, beating previous records set by Gyan and Ziyech.

#Saibari #Morocco #Scotland #WorldCup2026 #AtlasLions #WorldCupwithMicky

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2’ | GOAL

⚽ Saibari

Scotland 0-1 Morocco

Morocco strike almost immediately as Saibari puts them ahead inside 2 minutes, giving the Atlas Lions a dream start against Scotland.

#Scotland #Morocco #WorldCup2026 #AtlasLions #WorldCupwithMicky

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Achraf Hakimi now leads African players in World Cup appearances with 12 caps, ahead of François Omam-Biyik (11) and Asamoah Gyan (11), setting a new record for the continent. 🇲🇦

#WorldCup #Hakimi #AfricaFootball #WorldCupwithMicky

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Morocco fans are clearly making their presence felt in the stadium - outnumbering Scotland supporters and bringing strong atmosphere and noise. 🇲🇦🔥

#WorldCup #Morocco #Scotland #WorldCupwithMicky

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So far, the confirmed teams through to the Round of 32 are:

* 🇲🇽 Mexico
* 🇺🇸 USA

More teams will join them as the group stage continues.

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CAF has released the calendar for the 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup:

⏺️ Preliminary rounds: Sept 4–13 and Oct 16–25

⏺️ Group stage: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 (six matchdays)

⏺️ Quarterfinals: Feb 26–Mar 7, 2027

⏺️ Semifinals: Apr 9–17, 2027

⏺️ Finals: scheduled anytime between May 9–31, 2027 (no fixed date yet)

#CAFCLwithMicky | #CAFCCwithMicky

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FT 🇺🇸

USA 2-0 Australia

Two wins in two games. 6 points from 6.

The co-hosts are flying. 🔥

#FIFAWorldCup #USA #WorldCupwithMicky

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Algeria have filed a complaint to FIFA over refereeing in their match vs Argentina, questioning two incidents: Messi’s challenge on Mandi and Mac Allister’s elbow on Maza.

#FIFAWorldCup #Algeria #Argentina #WorldCupwithMicky

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🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒:

Scotland v Morocco

Predictions?

#WorldCupwithMicky #DimaMaghrib  #AtlasLions  #FIFAWorldCup

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🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆:

CAF has set July 25 as the deadline for all Member Associations to submit the list of clubs that will participate in next season’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.

For countries with one Champions League slot, if the champion cannot take part, the replacement will be the club that finished 2nd in the league.

For countries with two representatives, unavailable clubs will be replaced by teams that finished 3rd and 4th respectively.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s mood in Portugal training today.

The captain is preparing with the team ahead of their World Cup clash against Uzbekistan on June 23.

#Portugal
#Ronaldo
#WorldCupwithMicky

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Germany are on their way to Toronto.

The team is heading for their clash against Ivory Coast.

Players were searched before boarding, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer didn’t look too happy with the situation. 👀

#Germany
#FIFAWorldCup
#WorldCupwithMicky