Morocco has parted ways with head coach Walid Regragui, just three months before the World Cup, appointing Mohamed Ouahbi as his successor.

• Walid Regragui led Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022 and the Africa Cup of Nations final this year.
• The Moroccan Football Federation cited a "strategic transition" and a desire to "take a different direction" for the change.
• Mohamed Ouahbi, 49, was promoted after overseeing Morocco's triumph at the U-20 World Cup in October.

Kenyan universities are gearing up to compete in three major international sporting events this year, building on recent successes in national competitions.

• The first event will be the World Universities Cross-Country Championships in Kasino, Italy, from March 14-15.
• The Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF), led by Secretary General Joan Adalo, confirmed participation based on merit and national titles.
• Other international assignments include the Africa Universities Games in Cairo, Egypt (August) and the East Africa Universities Games in Dodoma, Tanzania (December).

A troubling trend of Kenyan athletes repeating anti-doping violations is raising concerns, even as the nation celebrates its removal from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliance watch list.

• Beatrice Toroitich has been sanctioned three times, most recently receiving a life ban in November 2023.
• Prominent marathoners like Rita Jeptoo and Paul Lonyangata are facing fresh suspensions after previous doping offenses.
• The Athletics Integrity Unit and Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) are actively pursuing these repeat offenders.