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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi announces squad for AFCON qualifiers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:13 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi announces squad for AFCON qualifiers

Summary

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi revealed his list of players called up for the September-October international break, marking the first call-up since the World Cup. The squad includes familiar names like Achraf Hakimi as well as newcomers such as Soufiane El Faouzi, Ali Maamar, Yassir Zabiri, and Tawfik Bentayeb., Sofyan Amrabat has excluded himself from selection while Ouahbi remains in charge. Morocco will face Gabon and Lesotho in qualification matches for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

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•Ouahbi revealed the squad on September 17, 2026.
•Hakimi is included despite a recent injury.
•Soufiane El Faouzi, Ali Maamar, Yassir Zabiri, and Tawfik Bentayeb earn first call-ups.
•Sofyan Amrabat is not included due to his announced hiatus from national duty.
•Morocco will compete against Gabon and Lesotho for AFCON qualification.

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10:13 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Morocco: Mohamed Ouahbi's squad, with some new faces!

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With some new faces!Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has just unveiled this Thursday at midday his list of players called up for the September-October international break.It is the first post-World Cup ca...
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