The Moroccan national team, led by coach Walid Regragui, is preparing to make changes to its squad during the next preparatory camp in November, ahead of matches between Gabon and Lesotho in the World Cup qualifiers. Africa of Nations 2025, where the “Lions of the Atlas” will participate in the qualifiers as a formality since they will qualify as hosts of the tournament.
An opportunity for returning players
The list is expected to see the return of Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz, after recovering from the injury that kept him out of recent matches, returning in the last Clásico against Barcelona.
It is also likely that Galatasaray’s Turkish star Hakim Ziyech will be called up, as a close source confirmed that Regragui met Ziyech in Turkey and expressed to him his high value in the Moroccan national team.
Abou Khalil strengthens attack after Adly’s absence
Zakaria Abu Khalal, the French striker from Toulouse, received a call from Regragui, inviting him to continue his exceptional performance to secure his place in the list, especially after the injury of Amine Adly, the Bayer Leverkusen striker, which ended his season.
Strengthen the defense with the return of Ghanem Sais
Due to the team’s defensive problems, Regragui could recall former captain Ghanem Saiss after his return to competition with his Qatari side Al Sadd.
Raja Athletic player Youssef Belamri will also be ruled out with a spinal injury, which will keep him out for four weeks.
The Moroccan national team will face Gabon in Franceville on November 15 then will host Lesotho in Oujda on the 18th of the same month.
