100 days from the World Cup: Hakim Ziyech sends a resounding message to the future national team staff

In this delayed match of the 9th day of Botola (1-2), the 32-year-old attacking midfielder equalized with a powerful shot into the top corner. This second goal in three days confirms the return to grace of the former Chelsea player, recruited by Wydad at the end of January after eight months of inactivity.

Less than a hundred days from the 2026 World Cup, the debate on Ziyech’s absence from the national team since September 2024 is being revived. The departure of Walid Regragui and the expected appointment of Mohamed Ouahbi now seem to remove the last obstacles to his recall under the national jersey.

The enthusiasm is nevertheless tempered by a discomfort in the back of the thigh that forced his substitution in the 56th minute. After a long period without official competition, Ziyech still needs to stabilize his physical condition to meet the demands of the very high international level and the new technical staff.

Despite this setback, "Ziyech-mania" is once again sweeping the stands. The public sees in him the creative asset that the Atlas Lions will need to breathe new life into a Moroccan attack in search of renewal before the next global challenges.

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