Atlas Lions Roar: New Stars Shine as Morocco Dominates World Cup Qualifiers

LOSC Lille player Hamza Igamane has proven indispensable to the Moroccan national team in their last two matches. He stood out on the offensive flank of the national team, despite the competition he will face from his teammates Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub El Kaabi for a starting spot. The young striker scored two goals and provided an assist in the matches against Niger and Zambia. His teammate Neil El Aynaoui, in his first official appearance with the senior team, also made a strong impression. Delivering a solid performance against Niger and Zambia, the AS Roma midfielder displayed versatility. He integrated well into the national team’s playing system, emerging as a key engine and rhythm regulator for the Atlas Lions.

Midfield player Ismael Saibari, who scored two goals against Niger, as well as defender Adam Masina, who provided defensive solidity alongside Nayef Aguerd, are also among those who contributed to Morocco’s victories. Raja Club Athletic player Youcef Belaamri also put in a strong performance in both matches, continuing the positive momentum of his journey with the national team through his notable offensive contributions.

However, other Atlas Lions were unable to live up to expectations during the latest gathering. This is the case of winger Eliesse Ben Seghir. Recently transferred from Monaco to Bayer Leverkusen, he was unable to make the most of his starting roles in the two matches. Real Madrid player Brahim Díaz was also not as impressive with the Moroccan team. Moroccan fans were treated to a lackluster performance from the player this time. This can be explained by the difficult period he is going through at Real Madrid, due to a lack of playing time and fierce internal competition within the club. If these out-of-form players fail to turn things around, Walid Regragui may be forced to overlook them in favor of other talents for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Morocco 2025).