The Moroccan national football team is preparing to appear with a new face when it faces its Central African counterpart, on Saturday October 12, 2024, on the pitch of the Stade Cerfé in the city of Oujda, as part of the third round. the qualifiers for the “Can Maroc 2024” African Cup.
Changes expected in the “Black” range
After calling up 5 new players, Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, should make some changes to the composition of the team which played its last match against Lesotho on September 9, 2024.
This is due to the absence of some prominent names such as Hakim Ziyech, Ibrahim Diaz and Noussair Mazraoui, due to the injuries they suffered.
New faces join the Moroccan national team
Regragui invited five players for the first time to participate in the match against the Central African Republic, namely: Youssef Bel Amri (Raja Athletic Club), Reda Belhiane (Italian Hellas Verona), Djamel Harkas (Wydad Sports Club), Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (Stade French). Rennes), and Oussama Désert (French Lille).
This change broadens the manager’s options and provides the opportunity for new players to prove themselves within the national team.
Possible lineup for the match
In his last match against Lesotho, Regragui relied on a lineup including Mounir El Mohamady as goalkeeper and names such as Achraf Hakimi, Naif Akrad and Ezzedine Onahi in defense and midfield.
As for the next match, he will likely rely on Yassine Bounou as goalkeeper, as well as Ashraf Hakimi, Nayef Akrad and Adam Azno in defense.
In midfield, Regragui will be a candidate to rely on Sofiane Amrabat, Bilal Al-Khanous and Ezzedine Ounahi, while in attack we can see Youssef En-Nesyri, Abdel-Samad Al-Zalzouli and Elias Ben Al-Saghir.
Improve harmony between players
Regragui will be keen to strengthen the harmony between new and old players, with the aim of creating a homogeneous group capable of competing in the qualifications and the next challenges. This match represents a golden opportunity to strengthen understanding between the different elements of the team.
The return of the Moroccan national team to the Stade d’Honneur in Oujda
The Moroccan national team returns to the Stade d’Honneur in Oujda after an absence of 5 years, since its last match in this stadium dates back to October 11, 2019, when it was tied with the Libyan national team with one goal to equal.
