Moroccan national team coach, Jamal Ait Ben Ider, is expanding his selection pool ahead of the upcoming match against Ethiopia. One new contender is Monsef Zakri, a left-back for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon. Zakri is vying for a spot in the under-23 team, which will compete in the qualifiers for the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Zakri faces stiff competition from existing players, including Fuad Zohouani of Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam and Youssef Lkhadem of Spanish club Alaves. Both Zohouani and Lkhadem are being considered for the left-back position. Zakri's experience with Sporting Lisbon could give him an edge in the selection process. The team's technical staff is evaluating players based on their readiness and competitive level.
The Moroccan under-23 team will face Ethiopia in a double-header match as part of the qualifiers. The team's preparation has been impacted by the cancellation of two friendly matches. Zakri previously played for the Moroccan under-17 team, which won the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. His experience in international competitions could be an asset in the selection process.
The team's coach, Jamal Ait Ben Ider, is keen to finalize the squad list ahead of the Ethiopia matches. The technical staff is monitoring the performance of players in various leagues. Zakri's recent form with Sporting Lisbon could increase his chances of being selected. The team's goal is to secure a spot in the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.
Morocco's under-23 team has had a mixed bag of results in recent friendlies. The team drew with Mali and lost to Tanzania, but won against Union de Tanger. The team's performance has been inconsistent, and the coaching staff is working to address these issues. Zakri's addition to the team could provide a boost to the squad.
The Africa U-23 Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Egypt. Morocco is competing in the qualifiers to secure a spot in the tournament. The team's technical staff is working to assemble a strong squad to compete in the tournament. Zakri's experience in European football could be beneficial to the team.
The selection process for the Moroccan under-23 team is ongoing. The coaching staff is evaluating players based on their performance and readiness. Zakri's entry into the selection pool has added competition for the left-back position. The team's goal is to assemble a strong squad to compete in the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Key points
- Moroccan Olympic team coach Jamal Ait Ben Ider is expanding his selection pool ahead of the upcoming match against Ethiopia.
- Monsef Zakri is competing with Fuad Zohouani and Youssef Lkhadem for the left-back position in the under-23 team.
- The Moroccan under-23 team will face Ethiopia in a double-header match as part of the qualifiers for the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.
