Brilliant in the colors of Gérone after a difficult passage at Olympique de Marseille, Azzedine Ounahi has become one of the most coveted midfielders in Europe . A return to the top that highlights the strategic error of the Phocaean club.
The 19-year-old defender, a true revelation of Stade Rennais and African champion with the Atlas Lions , is on Dortmund’s radar. Dortmund sees him as the future pillar of their central defense for the upcoming season.
Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd is close to returning to competition . After undergoing surgery in March, the Olympique de Marseille player is following an intensive recovery program to be ready for the World Cup.
As the 2026 World Cup in the United States approaches, the Moroccan national team is fine-tuning its final adjustments. Between the choice of the ultimate friendly opponent and the strict FIFA calendar, coach Mohamed Wahbi is preparing to make the final cut for his roster.
Arrived in January to succeed Karim Benzema, Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri could already leave Al-Ittihad this summer. Injured and contested, the 28-year-old striker no longer seems to be part of the Saudi club’s long-term plans.
To attract dual nationals like Thiago Pitarch, Morocco is banking on a sense of belonging. The Moroccan Federation is using the recent racist incidents in Spain to convince these young talents to choose the Atlas Lions over La Roja.
Courted by Morocco and France, the young midfielder from LOSC , Ayyoub Bouaddi, refuses to rush his international choice. At 18 years old, the Lille player is waiting for sports guarantees, particularly on the future of the French national team’s bench.
After his first selections against Ecuador and Paraguay, the Strasbourg midfielder , Gessime Yassine, savors his integration into the Atlas Lions. At 20 years old, the young prodigy has been sponsored by Achraf Hakimi in particular.
According to Opta’s supercomputer, Morocco approaches the 2026 World Cup far from the leading pack. Despite their feat in Qatar, the Atlas Lions have less than 2.34% chance of winning the world title.
Called in urgency to make up for an injury, Ayoub Oufkir made an impression during his first match with the Dutch youth team. Between a goal and a decisive pass, the former Sparta Rotterdam player confirms his meteoric rise.
On the set of The Bridge podcast , PSG defender Achraf Hakimi opened up about his refusal to represent Spain . A choice dictated by his identity and family values rather than a career strategy.
Two months before the 2026 World Cup, Fouzi Lekjaa challenged Philippe Diallo during a press conference. The president of the Moroccan federation aims to take the top spot in the FIFA ranking from France in the near future.