Regragui Announces Exciting Moroccan Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Gabon and Lesotho
The Atlas Lions are set to roar! Coach Walid Regragui has announced a powerful Moroccan national morocco-video/” title=”Egypt Falls to France, Will Battle Morocco for Olympic Bronze (VIDEO)”>team squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Gabon and Lesotho.
Anticipation is building as Morocco, fresh off their historic fourth-place finish in the 2022 World Cup, prepare to embark on a new campaign. Their journey begins with a home game against Gabon on September 6th at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, followed by another home clash against Lesotho just three days later.
Regragui, who masterminded Morocco’s incredible World Cup run, has opted for a blend of experience and youthful exuberance in his squad. The roster boasts a star-studded lineup, including familiar names from top European clubs.
Goalkeepers:
Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal)
Munir Mohamedi (Al-Wehda)
Mehdi Benabid (FUS Rabat)
Bounou, a stalwart for both club and country, will be looking to continue his impressive form. His experience, alongside the reliable Mohamedi, provides a solid foundation for the team.
Defenders:
Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Romain Saïss (Al-Sadd)
Nayef Aguerd (West Ham United)
Noussair Mazraoui (Bayern Munich)
Yahya Attiat-Allah (Wydad AC)
Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse FC)
Abdelkabir Abqar (Getafe CF)
Adam Masina (Udinese Calcio)
Mohamed Chibi (FAR Rabat)
Achraf Dari (Stade Brestois 29)
Youssef En-Nesyri (Sevilla)
The defensive line is a formidable force, anchored by the world-class talents of Hakimi and Aguerd. Saïss, a veteran leader, brings composure and tactical awareness to the backline.
Midfielders:
Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United)
Azzedine Ounahi (Olympique de Marseille)
Amine Harit (Olympique de Marseille)
Ilias Louti (Espérance Sportive de Tunis)
Bilal El Khannouss (KRC Genk)
Azzedine Ounahi (Marseille)
Amine Harit (Marseille)
The midfield is where Morocco’s creativity and dynamism truly shine. Amrabat, fresh off a move to Manchester United, will be the engine room of the team. Ounahi, who impressed at the World Cup, will be eager to showcase his skills on the continental stage.
Forwards:
Sofiane Boufal (Al-Rayyan)
Amine Adli (Bayer Leverkusen)
Ilias Chair (Queens Park Rangers)
Youssef En-Nesyri (Sevilla)
Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse)
* Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Ittihad)
The attacking line-up is brimming with pace, skill, and goalscoring prowess. En-Nesyri, known for his aerial prowess, will be a constant threat to opposition defenses. The likes of Boufal and Aboukhlal offer flair and unpredictability in the final third.
Morocco’s recent success has ignited a passion for football across the nation. The Atlas Lions are now considered one of the favorites to lift the AFCON trophy. With a talented squad and the tactical acumen of Regragui, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming qualifiers and beyond.
