It remains to be seen whether the Atlas Lions will regain their shine during their participation in the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
Rabat – The Moroccan national football team, the Atlas Lions, have moved down two places on the FIFA ranking, both on the African and global lists.
The national football team currently sits in the 47th spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking, having lost two places.
The Atlas Lions lost to 1-0 Gambia in a friendly on Wednesday June 12.
The performance of the Atlas Lions during these recent may have affected their position in the ranking.
Morocco remains fourth in Africa, with Senegal topping the list. The Tunisian national team comes second in the list, while Nigeria comes third.
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The Atlas Lions are now preparing for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2019, which will begin in Egypt on June 21.
Head coach of Morocco’s national football team Herve Renard selected 23 players who soon will fly to Egypt soon to take part in the competition. The list includes key footballers Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, and Noureddine Amraba, who will be captained by Mehdi Benatia.
It remains to be seen whether the Atlas Lions will move back up the ranking after the 2019 CAN.
