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Morocco return to CHAN with ambition as Sektioui names star-studded squad
Morocco's locally-based national team is back in the hunt for African glory — and they've made their intentions clear as revealing their squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). After missing the 2022 edition the Atlas Lions return to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) aiming to reclaim the crown they last won in 2020. Coach Tarik Sektioui, who named his final 28-man squad on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmoura, said the side is primed and determined to challenge for a third continental title — a feat that would make Morocco the most successful team in CHAN history. 'We've selected players with the right experience and mentality for a competition like CHAN,' Sektioui told reporters. 'Many of them play regularly in top-tier continental club competitions, and we believe their cohesion and tactical discipline will serve us well.' The team draws heavily from local powerhouses like RS Berkane, Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca, and AS FAR, giving Morocco a deep pool of seasoned professionals. Notably, six players from newly crowned champions Berkane make the list, including standouts like Abdelhak Assal, Ayoub Khairi, and Reda Hajji. اللائحة المستدعاة لمنتخبنا الوطني للمشاركة في كأس أمم إفريقيا للمحليين "شان" 2024 🚨Your squad list is ready for the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 | #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 — Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) July 23, 2025 Adding a touch of international pedigree, two senior national team players have also been included — Youssef Belammari (Raja Casablanca), who has earned six caps and was recently involved in Morocco's A-team matches, and goalkeeper Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat), who won Olympic bronze and the U-23 AFCON title in 2023. 'We focused our selection on technical ability and team chemistry,' said Sektioui. 'Despite some player departures to Europe, we are confident this squad has what it takes to represent Morocco with pride.' The 2024 TotalEnergies CHAN tournament — reserved exclusively for players active in their national leagues — takes place from 2 to 30 August across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Morocco has been placed in Group A, where they will battle hosts Kenya, Angola, Zambia, and DR Congo. Their campaign begins with a showdown against Angola, followed by games against Kenya, Zambia, and DR Congo — all to be staged in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive group. Morocco famously won back-to-back CHAN titles in 2018 and 2020, becoming the first nation to achieve that feat. With the likes of El Kaabi Youness, Saifeddine Bouhra, and Youssef Mehri in their attacking ranks, the Atlas Lions are well-positioned for a deep run once again. Having missed the last edition, this year's tournament represents both a mission of redemption and reaffirmation for Moroccan football — now a powerhouse across all levels of African competition. Morocco Squad – TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Goalkeepers: Al Harrar Elmehdi Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat) Aqzdaou Omar (Wydad Casablanca) Defenders: Moufid Mohamed (Wydad Casablanca) Boulacsout Mohamed Mchakhchekh Mehdi Louadni Marouane Arrassi Bouchaib Assal Abdelhak (RS Berkane) Belammari Youssef (Raja Casablanca) Zahouani Fouad Midfielders: Khairi Ayoub (RS Berkane) Hrimat Mohamed Rabie Souane Amine Essadak Houssam Hajji Reda (RS Berkane) Bach Anas Aït Ouarkhane Khalid Bougrine Sabir Forwards: Mehri Youssef (RS Berkane) El Mahraoui Anass Bouhra Saïf-Eddine (Wydad Casablanca) Baba Khalid Riahi Imad (RS Berkane) Salaheddine Errahouli Mouloua Ayoub El Kaabi Youness Lamlioui Oussama (RS Berkane)
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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CHAN 2024: Morocco unveils its squad for the competition
Tarik Sektioui banks on a deep and experienced group in pursuit of a third continental crown. CHAN 2024: Morocco unveils its squad for the competition Head coach Tarik Sektioui announced on Wednesday, July 23, the list of 28 Moroccan players selected to compete in the 2024 African Nations Championship. The tournament will take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Morocco has officially revealed the final squad of the local Atlas Lions for CHAN 2024. Led by Tarik Sektioui, the Moroccan side heads into the eighth edition of this competition with several players drawn from clubs well-versed in continental battles, such as RS Berkane, Raja and Wydad Casablanca, as well as AS FAR. The Moroccan team finds itself in Group A alongside host nation Kenya, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. The locally-based Atlas Lions will kick off their campaign on August 3 against Angola at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The remaining three group stage matches are scheduled for August 10, 14, and 17. Morocco's squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship: Goalkeepers: Al Harrar Elmehdi, Rachid Ghanimi, Aqzdaou Omar Defenders: Moufid Mohamed, Boulacsout Mohamed, Mchakhchekh Mehdi, Louadni Marouane, Arrassi Bouchaib, Assal Abdelhak, Belammari Youssef, Zahouani Fouad Midfielders: Khairi Ayoub, Hrimat Mohamed Rabie, Souane Amine, Essadak Houssam, Hajji Reda, Bach Anas, Aït Ouarkhane Khalid, Bougrine Sabir Forwards: Mehri Youssef, El Mahraoui Anass, Bouhra Saïf-Eddine, Baba Khalid, Riahi Imad, Salaheddine Errahouli, Mouloua Ayoub, El Kaabi Youness, Lamlioui Oussama.
Ya Biladi
3 days ago
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- Ya Biladi
Moroccan midfielder Amine Zouhzouh signs $3M deal with Al-Wakrah
Moroccan midfielder Amine Zouhzouh has officially signed with Qatar's Al-Wakrah club, departing from AS FAR after an outstanding season. The transfer deal spans three years and is valued at three million dollars, with an additional annual bonus approaching one million dollars, according to This represents a landmark deal for the historic Rabat club, where the 24-year-old Atlas Lion has tallied 24 goals and 24 assists. Zouhzouh's skill and precision have attracted interest from numerous clubs, including those in European leagues. However, he ultimately chose to commit to Al-Wakrah. As of last Sunday, the midfielder was still participating in a training camp with the national team for players born after 2000, gearing up for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place from August 2 to 30, 2025.
Morocco World
6 days ago
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- Morocco World
Six Moroccans Appointed as Officials for CHAN 2024
CAF has unveiled the full list of match officials chosen for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), set to take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Among those selected, six Moroccans stand out. Bouchra Karboubi and Mustapha Kechchaf appear as main referees, while Hamza Nassiri joins as an assistant referee. VAR duties will include Samir Guezzaz, Hamza El Fariq, and Fatiha Jermoumi, all appointed as assistant VAR officials. The list, published by CAF, includes 70 referees in total. 26 central referees, 26 assistants, and 18 dedicated to VAR, drawn from over 30 national associations. All officials will arrive in the host countries before the start of the tournament for a preparatory program. The training will include both theoretical sessions and fieldwork, with a focus on CAF protocols and video assistance procedures. CHAN 2024 will kick off at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam and end in Nairobi at Moi International Sports Centre. Morocco, placed in Group A, will face Angola on August 3 in its opening match. The national team will then meet Kenya on August 10 and Zambia on August 14, both at Nyayo Stadium. The group stage will close with a match against the Democratic Republic of Congo on August 17, also at Nyayo. Tags: AfricaCHANCHAN 2024FootballMorocco
Ya Biladi
6 days ago
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- Ya Biladi
Six Moroccan referees appointed for CHAN 2024 in East Africa
Six Moroccan referees, including two central referees, one assistant referee, and three video assistant referees (VAR), have been selected to officiate at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Bouchra Karboubi and Mustapha Kech Chaf will be among the 26 central referees officiating at the tournament. The full list, released Thursday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), also includes 26 assistant referees and 18 VAR officials. Hamza Nassiri has been appointed as an assistant referee, while Samir Guezzaz, Hamza El Fariq, and Fatiha Jermoumi will form part of the VAR team. According to CAF, all appointed officials will take part in a preparatory training camp ahead of the competition. The program will feature both theoretical and practical sessions, in line with CAF's refereeing standards and its use of technological tools such as VAR.
