Regragui Announces Morocco’s Squad for the CAN

Morocco’s national coach, Walid Regragui, revealed the highly-anticipated roster of 27 players selected to represent the Kingdom in the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023 scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Atlas Lions Roster called up for the CAN;

Goalkeepers:
Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (Al Wehda), El Mehdi Benabid (AS FAR)

Defenders:
Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Ayoub El Amloud (Wydad), Abdelkabir Abqar (Deportivo Alavés), Nayef Aguerd (West Ham), Romain Saïss (Al Shabab), Yunis Abdelhamid (Stade de Reims), Noussair Mazraoui (Bayern Munich), Yahya Attiat Allah (Wydad), Mohamed Chibi (Pyramids FC)

Midfielders:
Selim Amallah (Valencia), Ismail Saibari (PSV Eindhoven), Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims), Oussama El Azzouzi (FC Bologna), Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United), Azzedine Ounahi (Olympique de Marseille), Bilal El Khannouss (KRC Genk)

Attackers:
Hakim Ziyech (Galatasaray), Amine Adli (Bayer Leverkusen), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiakos), Youssef En-Nesyri (Seville), Tarik Tissoudali (KAA La Gantoise), Amine Harit (Olympique de Marseille), Abde Ezzalzouli (Bétis Seville), Soufiane Boufal (Al-Rayyan SC)

The press conference held this morning in Salé for the presentation of the selected players’ list for the CAN was more than a mere roster announcement. It was a fusion of information and a captivating visual display showcasing the splendor and cultural diversity of Morocco. The video presentation was not just about football; it was a testament to the country’s rich heritage and natural beauty, subtly promoting Morocco’s tourism potential.

In the upcoming CAN, the Atlas Lions are placed in Group F, where they will face off against Tanzania, DR Congo, and Zambia. The tournament kicks off for Morocco on January 17 against Tanzania, followed by matches against DR Congo on January 21 and Zambia on January 24.

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