Phoenix Marrakech

Phoenix Marrakech
Founded2019
StadiumStade Terrain Hay Mohammadi, Marrakech
Capacity1,500
PresidentAhmed Ahsane
CoachAdil M'Ghafri
LeagueMoroccan Division 1 Féminine
2024–25D1, 9th of 14

Phoenix Football Academy Marrakech[a] (Arabic: أكاديمية فينيكس لكرة القدم مراكش), known as PFAM for short, is a professional women's football club based in Marrakech. Founded in 2018, it competes in the Moroccan Division 1 Féminine, the top division of Moroccan football.[1][2]

History

Founded in 2019 by its president Ahmed Ahsane,[3] the club managed to secure promotion to Moroccan Division 2 Féminine during the 2019–20 season.[4] After spending three seasons in the second tier, the Marrakchi club secured promotion in the 2022–23 season by finishing first in the South Group and later placed second overall after falling to CS Hilal Temara in the final.[5][6] In February 2024, Rachid Ghaflaoui was appointed as the technical director of the academy.[7]

Identity

Phoenix's colours are "white", "pinkish-red", and "black". Its crest features concentric rings in red and black, with a stylized phoenix in the center, its wings outstretched in red and black, holding a ball. The phoenix is positioned within a shield-shaped area, symbolizing resilience and strength, while the design emphasizes the club's forward momentum. The crest serves as a reminder to always rise and soar.

Players and Staff

Players

As of February 9, 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  MAR Hasnae Ouhatte
2 DF  MAR Douae Hmirine
3 DF  MAR Zineb Jamari
4 DF  MAR Fatiha Fateh
5  MAR Soukaina Boujja
7  MAR Hanane El Bouziadi
9  MAR Khaoula Lahmoud (Captain)
11 FW  BFA Balkissa Sawadogo
12 GK  MAR Raouia Bellafquih
13  MAR Wiam Chatt
14  MAR Bahija Aït Alla
No. Pos. Nation Player
19  NGA Grace Aaron
21  MAR Nour Hamdaoui
99  MAR Emane Tankiouine
— MF  GHA Catherine Arthur
— FW  TOG Moussirietou Adinda-Akpo
—  MAR Ramatallah Benaziz
—  MAR Yasmine Sioui
—  MAR Sara Karimi
—  MAR Kenza Chnider
—  MAR Siham Ammari

Current staff

As of December 4, 2024
Coaching staff
Head coach Adil M'Ghafri
Assistant coach

Notes

  1. ^ Also known as Phoenix Football Féminin Marrakech (Arabic: فينيكس لكرة القدم النسوية مراكش)

References

  1. ^ El Siridi, Halim (2 March 2024). "Phoenix Academy: A sports radiance that requires more support". marrakechalyaoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  2. ^ "The Phoenix Marrakesh women's team suffers a defeat in the top match against AS FAR". marrakech7.com (in Arabic). 23 December 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  3. ^ El Yitreebi, Wahib (27 June 2024). "Rachid El Ghaflaoui: The Marrakchi talent who made a significant impact at Phoenix Club in a short period". marrakechalyaoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  4. ^ Mazdoudi, Khalifa (30 September 2020). "Phoenix Women's Football Club secures promotion to the National Second Division". Alassima Press (in Arabic). Rabat. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  5. ^ El Yedmani, Abdelkader (24 May 2023). "Phoenix Academy secures promotion to the National First Division". sport7.ma (in Arabic). Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  6. ^ Demba, Varore (22 May 2023). "Maroc (F) : Phoenix Marrakech et Hilal Temara montent en D1". sportnewsafrica.com (in French). Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Officially: Rachid Ghaflaoui appointed as the Sports Director of the Phoenix Academy". marrakechalyaoum.com (in Arabic). 16 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
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