Soufiane El-Faouzi joins Morocco squad after Germany snub
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
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.
- •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
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Schalke’s El-Faouzi chooses Morocco amid Germany interest
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Schalke's El-Faouzi called up by Morocco after Klopp snub
"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.
"Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has been called up by Morocco for the upcoming international window, seemingly ending speculation over a possible future with Germany.The 24-year-old was recently...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 7:00 AMSchalke’s El-Faouzi chooses Morocco amid Germany interest
Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has been called up by Morocco for the upcoming international window, seemingly ending speculation over a possible future with Germany.The 24-year-old was recently...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 4:33 PMSchalke's El-Faouzi called up by Morocco after Klopp snub
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.
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