The Moroccan national team, led by coach Walid Regragui, will face Gabon on Friday, September 20, at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, in the first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match will kick off at 7 pm local time. The Atlas Lions are placed in Group One alongside Niger and Lesotho. This will be the first official appearance of the Moroccan team since the 2026 World Cup.
Following the match against Gabon, the Moroccan team will travel to South Africa to face Lesotho on Tuesday, September 29, in the second round of the qualifiers. The team has been boosted by the return of defender Nayef Aguerd, who has been included in the 29-man squad announced by Regragui. The squad also features several young players, including Sofyan Al-Fozil, Yasser Zuber, Toufik Ben Tieb, and Abdullah Wazan.
However, the Moroccan team will be without several key players, including captain Achraf Hakimi and top scorer Ismail Saibari, who are both suspended. Additionally, forwards Ayoub El Kaabi and Shadi Riad are out with injuries. Meanwhile, the Gabonese team is undergoing a transition phase following the retirement of their star player and all-time leading scorer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The match against Gabon is crucial for the Moroccan team, who are aiming to achieve a good start in front of their home fans. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2025. The Moroccan team is looking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers and secure a spot in the tournament.
The Atlas Lions have been preparing for the match against Gabon, and Regragui has expressed confidence in his team's abilities. The Moroccan team has a strong record in African competitions and will be looking to continue their success in the qualifiers. The team has a tough task ahead, but they are determined to make a good impression and achieve a positive result.
The match against Gabon will also mark the beginning of a new era for the Gabonese team, who are looking to rebuild their squad following Aubameyang's retirement. The Gabonese team will be looking to cause an upset and secure a positive result against the Moroccan team. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two African football powerhouses.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will feature several top African teams, and the competition is expected to be fierce. The Moroccan team will need to be at their best to secure a spot in the tournament. The team's fans are eagerly anticipating the match against Gabon and are confident that the Atlas Lions will achieve a positive result.
Key points
- The Moroccan national team will face Gabon on Friday, September 20, in the first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- The match will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, and will kick off at 7 pm local time.
- The Moroccan team will be without several key players, including Achraf Hakimi and Ismail Saibari, who are both suspended.
