Rabat – Morocco has announced its official starting XI for today’s 2027 AFCON qualifier match, featuring a thrilling blend of world-class experience and dynamic young prospects.
Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has made notable tactical inclusions in his lineup, handing starting spots to emerging international talents like Yassine Gessime, Yassir Zabiri, and Ali Maamar. They join established national team stars, including captain Yassine Bounou, and defender Nayef Aguerd, as the Atlas Lions aim to deliver a dominant performance on home soil.
Official Lineup Breakdown
Yassine Bounou starts between the posts behind a defensive line featuring Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, and Issa Diop. In midfield, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Azzedine Ounahi control the central tempo alongside Neil El Aynaoui and Ali Maamar. The frontline is spearheaded by Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Yassine Gessime, and Yassir Zabiri leading the attack.
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Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (1)
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Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (3), Nayef Aguerd (5), Issa Diop (14)
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Midfielders: Ayyoub Bouaddi (6), Azzedine Ounahi (8), Neil El Aynaoui (24), Ali Maamar (28)
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Forwards: Yassine Gessime (16), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (17), Yassir Zabiri (21)
Substitutes: M. El Kajoui, A. Aït Boudlal, A. Ouazane, A. Salah-Eddine, R. Halhal, S. El-Faouzi, I. Akhomach, M. Saâdane, O. Targhalline, B. El Khannouss, S. Rahimi, Z. El Ouahdi.
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