Argentina ‘Rejects’ African Giants’ R16m Fr…

Argentina have reportedly rejected a $1 million offer to face Morocco in an October friendly. (Photo: Gallo)

The Argentine Football Association reportedly rejected an offer of $1 million (around R16 million) to play Morocco in an international friendly.

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Morocco’s Friendly Proposal Rejected by Argentina

According to Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, the Atlas Lions had proposed the match be played in Rabat. However, it has been suggested that the AFA rejected the proposal because their priority is for the side to play their upcoming friendlies on home soil.

This has reportedly left the North African giants searching for another opponent to face during the October international break, with La Albiceleste also working on a home-based schedule.

Previous Meetings Between Argentina and Morocco

The last time these two sides met was on March 26, 2019, in a friendly at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier, with Argentina winning 1-0 courtesy of an Angel Correa strike.

The two nations also previously met at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Morocco emerged 2-1 winners in the men’s tournament, though that involved under-23 Olympic squads.

Morocco’s Upcoming AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

During the September 2026 international window, Morocco will turn their attention to AFCON 2027 qualifying, where they will face Gabon in Matchday 1 before travelling to take on Lesotho in Matchday 2.

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Moroccan Politician Hits Out at FA President

Meanwhile, Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch recently hit out at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa, warning him to stop making promises.

The politician questioned assurances made in relation to winning the Africa Cup of Nations and reaching the FIFA World Cup final.

“Promises are not saying you’re going to win the Africa Cup of Nations while we are still waiting,” he said at a recent rally, per Morocco World News.

“Promises are not saying that we have a team that will reach the World Cup final, when the team before it had already reached the semi-finals. Don’t make promises,” he added.

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