The Moroccan national football team, also known as the Atlas Lions, started arriving at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex in Mammar, on Sunday. The team is preparing for two official matches, one against Gabon on Friday in Rabat, and the other against Lesotho on September 29 in South Africa. These matches are part of the qualifying rounds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The team's technical staff, led by coach Hussein Ammouta, will focus on removing fatigue and improving physical and technical skills during the training sessions. The team will train at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex, with one session per day, and will also review footage of their opponents to identify areas for improvement. The first training session will take place on Monday, and the team will continue to train on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Moroccan player Tewfik Bentayeb is expected to undergo medical tests to assess an injury he sustained during a match with his club, Anderlecht, in the Belgian league. Bentayeb suffered a head injury and is suspected to have a concussion. His participation in the upcoming training camp and matches is uncertain and will depend on the medical team's assessment.
Bentayeb's injury occurred during a match against Zulte Waregem, where he scored a goal and provided an assist before being substituted due to discomfort and dizziness. He was taken to the hospital for further examination, and his club is awaiting the final results to determine the extent of his absence.
Anderlecht's coach, Vitor Bruno, expressed concern about the severity of Bentayeb's injury and stated that his participation in the upcoming matches will depend on the medical team's evaluation. The Moroccan team's coach, Hussein Ammouta, will likely make a decision on Bentayeb's inclusion in the team based on the medical assessment.
In addition to the matches against Gabon and Lesotho, the Moroccan team will also play a friendly match against Ghana on October 5 at the Tangier Stadium. The team's technical staff will use these matches to prepare the team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Moroccan team's training camp is taking place at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for the team's preparation. The team's players will undergo rigorous training sessions to improve their physical and technical skills, and the team's technical staff will work to develop a winning strategy for the upcoming matches.
Key points
- Moroccan national football team's training camp for upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho.
- Tewfik Bentayeb's participation in the training camp uncertain due to head injury.
- Team will also play a friendly match against Ghana on October 5.
