Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has announced a 26-player squad for the upcoming matches against Niger, which are part of the 3rd and 4th matchdays of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The squad features several notable players, including the return of Youssef En-Nesyri. The team will be led by Ouahbi, who has been tasked with guiding the Lions of the Atlas to success in the qualifiers.
The Moroccan team will face Niger on November 13 at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, followed by a second match on November 17 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The team is currently top of Group A, having won their first two matches against Gabon and Lesotho, both by a score of 2-0. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the team's chances of advancing to the CAN 2027 tournament.
The squad announced by Ouahbi features a mix of experienced and young players. The goalkeepers named to the squad include Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti, and Alaa Bellaarouch. The defenders include Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Souffian El Karouani, Nayef Aguerd, Redouane Halhal, Issa Diop, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, Achraf Hakimi, and Ali Maamar.
The midfielders named to the squad include Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Oussama Targhalline, Bilal El Khannouss, Reda Belahyane, Amine Sbai, and Abdellah Ouazane. The attackers include Brahim Diaz, Yassine Gessime, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Ayoub Oufkir, Yassir Zabiri, and Youssef En-Nesyri. The return of En-Nesyri is seen as a significant boost to the team's attacking options.
The referee for the second match between Morocco and Niger has been announced as Theodoros Mitko from Ethiopia. He will be assisted by his compatriots Vassika Piro Beholashit and Tigli Gizao Bilachi. The matches against Niger will be an important test for the Moroccan team, who are looking to continue their winning form in the qualifiers.
The Moroccan team has been in good form recently, having won their first two matches in the qualifiers. The team has also been ranked 7th in the world and maintains its leadership in Africa, according to the latest FIFA rankings. The upcoming matches against Niger will be crucial in determining the team's chances of advancing to the CAN 2027 tournament.
The matches between Morocco and Niger are expected to be closely contested, with both teams looking to secure a win. The Moroccan team will be looking to build on their recent form and secure a victory against Niger. The team's coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, will be hoping that his squad can deliver a strong performance and secure a win for the team.
Key points
- Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming matches against Niger in the CAN 2027 qualifiers.
- The team features the return of Youssef En-Nesyri, who is expected to boost the team's attacking options.
- The matches against Niger will be crucial in determining the team's chances of advancing to the CAN 2027 tournament.
