While the Spanish-Moroccan attacking midfielder of Real Madrid Brahim Diaz remains reluctant to choose Morocco or Spain as his sporting nationality, reports indicate that he would be among the players selected by Walid Regragui for the Atlas Lions’ friendly matches.
Back in Paris after his disappointing participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Côte d’Ivoire 2023), the Moroccan right-back of PSG, Achraf Hakimi , semi-finalist of the last World Cup, is no longer shining.
After several weeks of absence due to injury, Hakim Ziyech is said to have resumed training with his club, Galatasaray.
The young Moroccan international Ismail Saibari , author of a very good start to the season with PSV Eindhoven, could soon join Paris Saint-Germain.
Walid Regragui is multiplying initiatives to convince Brahim Diaz to join the Moroccan team. The Real Madrid midfielder is hesitating to make a choice between the Atlas Lions and the Roja.
West Ham has expressed its willingness to let Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd leave, who has been delivering poor performances since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Ivory Coast 2023).
Moroccan international midfielder Sofyan Amrabat , currently on loan to Manchester United from Fiorentina, is not going through his best moment. The English club is looking to recruit a player from Luton Town to replace him.
Walid Regragui , coach of the Atlas Lions, who is working to strengthen the Moroccan team before the upcoming matches, has several players in his sights, including Alaa Bellaarouch, the Strasbourg goalkeeper, who is shining in Ligue 1.
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, announced a series of reforms in terms of sports infrastructure and training of players and coaches in order to raise the level of the national teams, all categories combined.
After a flying start, Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech , who was injured in the ankle during the match between Morocco and Zambia during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Côte d’Ivoire 2024), won by the Atlas Lions (1-0), is struggling in Turkey. His request to continue his rehabilitation in the Netherlands was categorically refused by Galatasaray.
French coach Hervé Renard looked back on his adventure with the Atlas Lions, saying he "was not rewarded" for his achievements.
Contrary to rumors announcing his departure, Rachid Benmahmoud will continue to serve as assistant coach of the Moroccan national football team. A new member should join the staff.