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Morocco World
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's U20 Team Coach Unfazed by Injuries, Eyes New AFCON Match Win
Rabat – Mohamed Ouahbi, the coach of Morocco's U20 national team, said there will be no problem in replacing players who are on the bench due to injuries ahead of a decisive game against Nigeria as part of AFCON 2025. On the eve of Morocco's second match against Nigeria, which will take place today at 7 p.m. today, the coach said that the team can compensate for the absence of injured Atlas Lions like Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and Mohamed Yassir Zabiri. Ouahbi also said that all players are fully ready for the match, noting that the two injured players will be rested in preparation for other matches as part of the ongoing tournament. 'We will have no difficulty finding replacements for the injured players, and I'm reassured in that regard because we have good players capable of performing at any stage of this AFCON,' the coach said. Citing confidence, the coach stressed that the Atlas Lions are actively preparing for the game under these conditions, noting that Nigeria's style of play has been thoroughly analyzed. 'We know they're a tough, organized, and fast opponent, but we will focus on our own style of play,' he said. Houssam Essadak, a player in Morocco's national team, said the squad is ready for the game, recalling the good start under which the Atlas Lions kicked off the competition. 'The goal is to secure an early qualification for the quarterfinals,' he said. Ayman Erguigue, another Moroccan national player, said that Nigeria is a very competitive team, but the Moroccan players are determined to defend the national colors and move forward to secure another win. Tags: 2023 AFCONAfrican football
Morocco World
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco U20 Squad Named for Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt
Morocco Under-20 head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has named his 26-man squad for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations, set to be held in Egypt from 27 April to 18 May. The squad features a blend of domestic talents and overseas-based players, including Stade Rennais defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and FC Twente centre-back Julien Misbahi. Union Touarga striker Mouad Dahhak, who has impressed this season in Botola Pro 1, also earns a call-up. Full Morocco U20 squad: Goalkeepers: Yanis Benchaaouch, Ibrahim Gomez, Abdelhakim Misbahi Defenders: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Ismail Bekhti, Ismail Baouf, Issa Habri, Ahmed Khattir, Hamza Kouton, Julien Misbahi, Fouad Zahouani Midfielders: Ismail Aouad, Amine Boukameer, Anas Mkaoui, Noufel Hennach, Houssam Essadeq, Reda Lalaoui, Saad El Haddad Forwards: Aymen Arkiq, Adam Mokhtari, Ilyass Boumssaoudi, Mouad Dahhak, Younes Abdellaoui, Adnan Khroubi, Othmane Maama, Mohamed Yasser Zabiri Morocco were drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Nigeria, and Kenya. The tournament serves as a key platform for emerging African talents, with the top four teams securing qualification for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile from June 30 to 22 July 2025. Tags: MoroccoU20 AFCONU20 Africa Cup of NationsU20 Morocco
