Morocco has officially entered the race for AFCON 2027 with coach Mohamed Ouahbi unveiling a 29-man squad, a new step for the Atlas Lions and for Moroccans abroad who closely follow the Morocco AFCON 2027 campaign.
A 29-man list to launch the qualifiers
On Thursday, Mohamed Ouahbi announced a 29-player call-up. The aim is clear: start the first qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on the front foot and prepare a demanding friendly test.
Morocco will take on Gabon and Lesotho in its opening qualifiers, before a friendly against Ghana in Tangier. The list blends established leaders with newer profiles, in line with the team identity built in recent years.
A squad that resonates with Moroccans abroad
For Moroccan fans living in Europe, North America or the Gulf, many of the names called up are part of their daily football scene, from European leagues to Gulf competitions. Goalkeepers include Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti and Alaa Bellaarouch.
In defence, the squad features Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Marwane Saadane, Nayef Aguerd, Redouane Halhal, Issa Diop, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi and Ali Maamar.
The midfield line is built around Ayyoub Bouaddi, Samir El Mourabet, Neil El Aynaoui, Oussama Targhalline, Bilal El Khannouss, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Azzedine Ounahi and Ismael Saibari.
In attack, Morocco relies on Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Abdellah Ouazane, Brahim Diaz, Yassine Gessime, Yassir Zabiri, Soufiane Rahimi and Tawfik Bentayeb.
For the Moroccan community worldwide, this squad is another chance to follow the careers of players shining in top leagues while keeping a strong emotional link to the country through the national team.
Fixture list: Gabon, Lesotho and Ghana
The schedule for this international window is already set. The Atlas Lions will start at home, travel to southern Africa, then return to Morocco for a friendly.
- Morocco vs Gabon, Friday 25 September at 7 p.m., Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat
- Lesotho vs Morocco, Tuesday 29 September at 1 p.m. GMT, Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Morocco vs Ghana, friendly match, Sunday 4 October, Grand Stade de Tanger
For Moroccans living abroad, these fixtures fall at times that can be followed from different time zones, especially the evening games in Rabat and Tangier.
Morocco AFCON 2027: sporting and symbolic stakes
Beyond results, every national team camp strengthens the emotional bond between Morocco and its citizens abroad. The Morocco AFCON 2027 project continues the country’s recent football momentum and international visibility after the Atlas Lions’ latest achievements.
The September matches will be a chance for fans, wherever they live, to gather with family, friends or in cafés and community spaces to support the team. It is a way of experiencing home from afar, to the rhythm of the red and green jersey.
While final confirmations and possible adjustments from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation are still expected, this first squad lays the foundations for the road to AFCON 2027 and sets the tone for a season that Moroccans around the world will follow closely.
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