https://kaoutaralaidi.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for kaoutar AlaidienThu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUOJnSzjmCO/?igsh=ZTU3dXlsMGdubHljShort-form social media video capturing the atmosphere around ASFAR's semi-final against Arsenal at the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London. Combining stadium footage and fan reactions, the piece highlights supporter experiences and the growing visibility of women's club football.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUOJnSzjmCO/?igsh=ZTU3dXlsMGdubHljhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJHqljyoKTq/?igsh=MTZ2ZjlpMzJ3M205MA%3D%3D&wa_status_inline=trueExclusive video interview with football journalist Alasdair Haworth exploring the structural challenges facing African football. The discussion examines player migration, the economic realities of African clubs, the development of domestic leagues, and why the continent continues to produce world-class talent while receiving limited financial benefit. Conducted, produced and edited by Kaoutar Alaidi.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJHqljyoKTq/?igsh=MTZ2ZjlpMzJ3M205MA%3D%3D&wa_status_inline=truehttps://www.alaraby.co.uk/investigations/%D8%B6%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%A3%D8%B7%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%81%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AB%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%82%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.alaraby.co.uk/investigations/%D8%B6%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%A3%D8%B7%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%81%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AB%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%82%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86https://www.alaraby.co.uk/investigations/%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%91%D8%A7%D8%B6Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.alaraby.co.uk/investigations/%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%91%D8%A7%D8%B6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MRm9MWnXpwProduced for Safir.com's social media platforms during the Africa Cup of Nations, this short-form video follows Moroccan supporters gathering in a London café to watch and celebrate the national team's campaign. Combining fan interviews, matchday atmosphere and community storytelling, the piece explores how football connects members of the Moroccan diaspora abroad. Through conversations with supporters from different backgrounds, the video captures the shared excitement, identity and sense of belonging created around major international tournaments.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MRm9MWnXpwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85EC0SvKH7QVideo interview with Moroccan flag football player Maryam Ezaafari during Africa's first official Flag Football Championship in Cairo. The interview explores Morocco's participation in the tournament, the growth of flag football across the continent, the challenges facing female athletes, and the opportunities created by the sport's increasing international recognition ahead of its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85EC0SvKH7Qhttps://sportsgazette.co.uk/beyond-the-applause-and-the-cameras-why-african-womens-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...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://sportsgazette.co.uk/beyond-the-applause-and-the-cameras-why-african-womens-football-needs-sponsors-who-stay/https://sportsgazette.co.uk/nine-from-one-club-bahiya-lahmidy-and-asfars-unseen-struggles-and-vision-behind-moroccos-wafcon-squad/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...Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://sportsgazette.co.uk/nine-from-one-club-bahiya-lahmidy-and-asfars-unseen-struggles-and-vision-behind-moroccos-wafcon-squad/https://sportsgazette.co.uk/cairo-hosts-africas-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...Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://sportsgazette.co.uk/cairo-hosts-africas-first-official-flag-football-championship/https://youtu.be/__bmH7mUNdoA compilation of selected contributions to BBC Radio coverage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024), hosted in Morocco and played in 2025. Throughout the tournament, I joined BBC programmes, news bulletins and sports broadcasts to provide reporting and insight from Morocco. Coverage included match previews, team performances, fan engagement, stadium atmosphere, tournament developments, Morocco's campaign as hosts, and the growing interest in women's football across the country. This video brings together excerpts from multiple BBC Radio appearances during the tournament and serves as a sample of my broadcast journalism and live event coverage. Reporter: Kaoutar Elaidi Location: Morocco Languages: Arabic & EnglishWed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://youtu.be/__bmH7mUNdohttps://sportsgazette.co.uk/frank-confirms-brentfords-selling-club-status-amid-interest-in-wissa-and-mbeumo/“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...Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://sportsgazette.co.uk/frank-confirms-brentfords-selling-club-status-amid-interest-in-wissa-and-mbeumo/https://youtu.be/WrUf95XMDkwA video report exploring how skateboarding in Casablanca has evolved from a risky street activity into an organised competitive sport. The story follows how dedicated facilities and a growing skate community are creating safer opportunities for young people and helping move the sport beyond the streets. Reported, filmed, interviewed, scripted and edited by Kaoutar Elaidi.Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://youtu.be/WrUf95XMDkwhttps://sportsgazette.co.uk/africas-football-talent-feeding-europes-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...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://sportsgazette.co.uk/africas-football-talent-feeding-europes-wealth/https://sportsgazette.co.uk/elisabeth-terlands-early-strike-secures-manchester-uniteds-fifth-consecutive-wsl-victory/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...Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://sportsgazette.co.uk/elisabeth-terlands-early-strike-secures-manchester-uniteds-fifth-consecutive-wsl-victory/https://sportsgazette.co.uk/from-empty-stadiums-to-global-stardom-the-unstoppable-rise-of-moroccan-womens-football/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...Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://sportsgazette.co.uk/from-empty-stadiums-to-global-stardom-the-unstoppable-rise-of-moroccan-womens-football/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9F3H_lmFzMField report produced during severe flooding in Casablanca, documenting the impact on affected residents, property damage and the challenges faced by vulnerable households. Through on-location interviews and first-hand reporting, the piece highlights the ability to report beyond a specialist beat and respond to breaking news as it unfolds.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9F3H_lmFzM