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Soufiane El-Faouzi joins Morocco squad after Germany snub

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Soufiane El-Faouzi joins Morocco squad after Germany snub

Summary

Soufiane El-Faouzi, a midfielder for Schalke, has been called up to Morocco's squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This decision follows his exclusion from Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad, effectively closing off his chance for a Germany call-up. El-Faouzi, who has represented Morocco in previous friendlies, could make his official debut for Morocco in matches against Gabon on September 25 and Lesotho on September 29, by which time he would be ineligible to represent Germany.

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By the Numbers

•El-Faouzi named in Morocco's squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
•Not included in Jürgen Klopp's Germany squad
•Played for Morocco in a friendly in May
•Next matches are against Gabon and Lesotho
•A call-up could end his chance to play for Germany

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4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke's El-Faouzi called up by Morocco after Klopp snub

What they're saying

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Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has been named in Morocco's squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seemingly closing the door on a potential Germany call-up. The 24-year-old, who holds German and Moroccan citizenship, was not included in Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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