Regragui calls up El Aynaoui, recalls Akhomach for September qualifiers

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has named his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Zambia.

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leads the list, joined by Munir El Kajoui and Mehdi Al Harrar.

 

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In defence, Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Achraf Dari and Jawad El Yamiq are included, alongside Adam Massina, Souffian El Karouani, Omar El Hilali, Mohamed Chibi and Youssef Belammari.

The midfield features Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari, Oussama El Azzouzi, Eliesse Ben Seghir and a first call-up for Neil El Aynaoui.

Up front, Youssef En-Nesyri and Ayoub El Kaabi are joined by Brahim Diaz, Ilias Akhomach – back from a long injury absence – as well as Amine Adli, Hamza Igamane, Chemsdine Talbi and Maroan Sanadi.

The Atlas Lions face Niger on September 5 at the new Moulay Abdellah Stadium before taking on Zambia on September 8 as part of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.