CHAN 2024: Morocco unveils its squad for the competition
CHAN 2024: Morocco unveils its squad for the competition
Head coach Tarik Sektioui announced on Wednesday, July 23, the list of 28 Moroccan players selected to compete in the 2024 African Nations Championship. The tournament will take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Morocco has officially revealed the final squad of the local Atlas Lions for CHAN 2024. Led by Tarik Sektioui, the Moroccan side heads into the eighth edition of this competition with several players drawn from clubs well-versed in continental battles, such as RS Berkane, Raja and Wydad Casablanca, as well as AS FAR.
The Moroccan team finds itself in Group A alongside host nation Kenya, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. The locally-based Atlas Lions will kick off their campaign on August 3 against Angola at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The remaining three group stage matches are scheduled for August 10, 14, and 17.
Morocco's squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship:
Goalkeepers: Al Harrar Elmehdi, Rachid Ghanimi, Aqzdaou Omar
Defenders: Moufid Mohamed, Boulacsout Mohamed, Mchakhchekh Mehdi, Louadni Marouane, Arrassi Bouchaib, Assal Abdelhak, Belammari Youssef, Zahouani Fouad
Midfielders: Khairi Ayoub, Hrimat Mohamed Rabie, Souane Amine, Essadak Houssam, Hajji Reda, Bach Anas, Aït Ouarkhane Khalid, Bougrine Sabir
Forwards: Mehri Youssef, El Mahraoui Anass, Bouhra Saïf-Eddine, Baba Khalid, Riahi Imad, Salaheddine Errahouli, Mouloua Ayoub, El Kaabi Youness, Lamlioui Oussama.
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