Rabat – Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is expected to announce the squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Niger on Wednesday, November 4.
Ouahbi will reveal the list during a press conference scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The announcement comes ahead of Morocco’s November international camp, which is set to begin on Monday, November 9.
The Atlas Lions are scheduled to face Niger twice on November 13 and 17 as part of the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The first encounter will take place at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, while the return fixture is scheduled for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Morocco currently lead Group A with six points after opening their qualifying campaign with victories over Gabon and Lesotho, both by a 2-0 scoreline.
New faces and potential returns
Ouahbi could introduce some new names to the squad, with AS FAR duo Anas Bach and goalkeeper Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti included in his preliminary list. The coach is also monitoring other Botola players, including goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui and midfielder Mehdi Benabid, as he considers expanding his options ahead of the two encounters.
Chamsdine Talbi is also in contention for a return to the national team after missing the previous camp. The Sunderland winger is among the options under consideration as Ouahbi seeks to bolster Morocco’s attack.
Youssef En-Nesyri is also a potential returnee, with the Al-Ittihad striker attracting the coach’s attention after scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 13 appearances this season.
Established names expected to remain
Despite the potential changes, Morocco are expected to retain much of their established core.
Captain Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Brahim Diaz, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismaël Saibari and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli remain among the key names around whom Ouahbi can build his squad.
Nayef Aguerd and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou are also expected to remain important figures as Morocco prepare for their November fixtures.
