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  • Belgium Eyes Moroccan Defender El Ouahdi for National Team Amid Right-Back Search
    9 November 2024, by Said

    Zakaria El Ouahdi, the talented defender, is on the radar of Domenico Tedesco, the coach of the Red Devils, who is looking for a solution at the right-back position. Tedesco is closely following the player’s performances in the Pro League, where he has established himself as one of the best in his position and is attracting the attention of foreign clubs.
    Although he has opted for the Moroccan sports nationality several years ago, El Ouahdi has not yet played for the Atlas Lions. Despite (…)

  • Genk Defender El Ouahdi Commits to Morocco National Team Over Belgium
    25 November 2024, by Said

    The Zakaria El Ouahdi saga is definitively closed. Courted by Belgium, the right-back of Genk has confirmed his choice to defend the colors of Morocco.
    Domenico Tedesco, coach of the Red Devils, had publicly expressed his interest in the 23-year-old player. "We are examining the option," he had declared at the beginning of November, fueling the rumors of a possible change of sporting nationality for El Ouahdi.
    This statement had provoked strong reactions in Morocco, where some (…)

  • Belgian-Moroccan Midfielder Weighs International Future Amid Interest from Both Nations
    30 November 2024, by Said

    The young Genk midfielder, Zakaria El Ouahdi, is leaving the door open for his international future. Despite his many selections with the Moroccan youth teams and a bronze Olympic medal around his neck, the 21-year-old player does not rule out one day wearing the Belgian jersey.
    Called up in September last by Walid Regragui to join the Atlas Lions, El Ouahdi ultimately remained on the substitute bench. A situation that could push him to reconsider his options, especially since Domenico (…)

  • Morocco’s El Ouahdi Committed to National Team, Father Confirms
    1 December 2024, by Said

    The father of Zakaria El Ouahdi has spoken out to put an end to the speculation around his son’s international future. Persistent rumors suggested that the Racing Genk player could succumb to the sirens of the Belgian national team. This is not the case, assures his father, who also manages his interests.
    "Zakaria is very attached to the Moroccan team," he hammered. The bronze Olympic medal won with the Atlas Lions is a testament to his commitment. Moreover, the trust placed in him by (…)

  • Moroccan Olympic Medalist Weighs National Team Options Between Morocco and Belgium
    23 December 2024, by Sylvanus

    Bronze medalist with the Moroccan Olympic team, Genk midfielder Zakaria El Ouahdi is facing a dilemma: should he change his sports nationality in favor of Belgium? Or will he continue his adventure with Morocco?
    In late November, Zakaria El Ouahdi considered changing his sports nationality. "Of course, hearing that I could feature in the Belgian selection, that’s something very beautiful too. [...] It would become a dilemma (if he was called up, editor’s note)." On the web, Moroccan (…)

  • Moroccan-Belgian Striker El Ouahdi Commits to Atlas Lions
    5 January, by Prince

    Zakaria El Ouahdi has put an end to rumors about his choice to play for Belgium, to the detriment of the Atlas Lions. In a press statement, the Belgian-Moroccan striker reaffirmed his attachment to the Moroccan national team.
    "Even if they told me I would have a 100% starting spot in the Belgian team, while my chances with Morocco would not exceed 10%, it would be difficult for me to change my choice. I want to give everything I have to get my chance with the Lions," said Zakaria El (…)

  • Moroccan-Belgian Defender Faces National Team Decision Amid World Cup Qualifiers
    19 March, by Sylvanus

    Zakaria El Ouahdi, defender of the Belgian club Genk, is not on the list of the Atlas Lions who are conducting a training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Center in Salé, in preparation for the matches against the national teams of Niger and Tanzania, scheduled for March 21 and 25, 2025 as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. While he is under pressure from the Belgian press, the 23-year-old player still dreams of defending the colors of the Moroccan flag.
    Zakaria El Ouahdi had put in (…)