Rabat: Morocco’s head coach has announced a 27-man squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Mozambique and Uganda, scheduled to take place on November 14 and 18 at the Grand Stade de Tanger. These matches are part of the team’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Morocco will host.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the squad sees the return of Romain Saïss and strikers Soufiane Rahimi and Sofiane Diop. Notably, the list includes the first call-up for PSV Eindhoven’s Anass Salah-Eddine, while Achraf Hakimi is absent due to injury. The Atlas Lions are looking to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the AFCON, where they will compete in Group A alongside Comoros, Mali, and Zambia.

The detailed squad list includes goalkeepers Mounir El Kajoui, Yassine Bounou, and Mehdi Lahrar. The defenders are Romain Saïss, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguered, Adam Masina, Jawad El Yamiq, Mohamed Chibi, Youssef Belammari, and Anass Salah-Eddine. Midfielders comprise Azeddine Ounahi, Bilal E
l Khannous, Ismael Saibari, Oussama Targhaline, Sofyan Amrabat, Neil El Ainaoui, and Eliesse Ben Seghir.

The forward line includes players like Brahim Diaz, Chemsddine Talbi, Youssef En-Nesyri, Hamza Igamane, Ayoub El Kaabi, Ilias Akhomach, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Sofiane Diop, and Soufiane Rahimi. The selection reflects a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, aiming to bolster Morocco’s chances in the upcoming continental tournament.