kaoutar Alaidi

Multimedia Journalist | Video Reporter 

Reporting in Arabic and English across news, sport, investigations and feature storytelling.

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Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.
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African football talent: Feeding Europe’s Wealth

“Africa produces world-class players, but why African clubs never get to benefit ?” Alasdair Howorth asks, leaning back in his chair. A British-Kenyan journalist who has covered African football for years, he doesn’t hesitate to challenge the dominant narratives. “We celebrate African players in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A… but why aren’t we celebrating African leagues in the same way?”
He pauses, then answers his own question. “Because the system is built to take from Africa, not to bu...
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Cairo hosts Africa’s first official Flag Football championship

Africa entered a new chapter in its sporting history this weekend as it hosted its first official continental Flag Football championship, a landmark moment in the global expansion of the sport and its path toward Olympic inclusion.
Held over two days in Cairo, the Africa Flag 2025 tournament marked the first time the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) staged a sanctioned competition in Africa. The event was organised in partnership with the NFL and the Egyptian Federation of Am...
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From Empty Stadiums to Global Stardom: The Unstoppable Rise of Moroccan Women’s Football - Sports Gazette

The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar became a watershed moment in Arab football, with Morocco’s Atlas Lions shocking the world by reaching the semi-finals. But, beneath the thrill of this historic victory, another quiet revolution was unfolding, bringing Moroccan women’s football to the forefront. While men’s football has gained global notoriety, women’s football in Morocco has long fought for recognition, plagued by social marginalisation, media disinterest, and financial difficulties. Today, the Atla...
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Frank Confirms Brentford as Selling Club

“We control the contracts, but we are a selling club — if the right offer comes in, we have to listen,” Brentford manager Thomas Frank stated during his final pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Frank’s remarks came amid speculation over the futures of forwards Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who have each scored 19 goals this season. Describing them as “an iconic duo” and “fantastic human beings with really top values,” Frank emphasiz...
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ASFAR Built Morocco's WAFCON Core. At What Cost to the Rest of the League?

As the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) unfolds in Morocco, much of the spotlight is on the national team, the players, and the tournament’s electrifying moments. Yet behind the scenes, a deeper story continues to unfold—one shaped by years of struggle, strategy, and quiet resilience.
When Morocco kicks off its campaign, the roar in the stands and the national anthem carry the weight of national pride. But for Bahiya Lahmidy, the head of AS FAR Women—the country’s most decorated women’s fo...
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Elisabeth Terland’s Early Strike Secures Manchester United’s Fifth Consecutive WSL Victory - Sports Gazette

Manchester United wasted no time asserting their dominance, flying out of the blocks and controlling fifty-five percent of possession. Their early pressure was rewarded in the sixth minute when Jayde Riviere delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, and Elisabeth Terland coolly volleyed the ball inside the near post to give United the lead.
United continued to create chances and nearly doubled their advantage before halftime. In the twenty-first minute, Ella Toone attempted an audacious long-rang...
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Why African Women’s Football Needs Sponsors Who Stay

As the final whistle echoed through the stadium at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), it marked more than just the end of a tournament. It represented a growing movement — one where brands, federations, and players are pushing to give African women’s football the visibility and resources it has long been denied. But the confetti on the pitch can’t hide the reality off it: beyond the spotlight, a deeper issue lingers. While talent continues to shine, the foundation beneath it — spon...