Morocco's Olympic Hopefuls Gear Up: Sektioui Summons 26 Players for Belgium Friendly

Thursday 30 May 2024 - 11:17

As Morocco intensifies its preparations for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, national team coach Tarik Sektioui has summoned 26 players to participate in a crucial friendly match against Belgium. Scheduled for June 4th at the Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat at 8:00 PM, this encounter will serve as a valuable test for Morocco's Olympic aspirations.

In the Olympic tournament group stage, the Moroccan national team is set to face formidable opponents in the form of Argentina, Ukraine, and Iraq, making this preparatory match against Belgium all the more significant.

The list of players summoned by Sektioui is as follows:

Goalkeepers:

Alaa Bellaarouch (RC Strasbourg/France)
Walid Hasbi (RC Strasbourg/France)
Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat)
Mohamed Reda Asmama (Union Touarga)

Defenders:

Omar El Hilali (RCD Espanyol/Spain)
Zakaria Elouahdi (KRC Genk/Belgium)
Mohamed Jaouab (Amiens SC/France)
Mehdi Boukamir (R Charleroi SC/Belgium)
Ayman Elwafi (FC Lugano/Switzerland)
Adil Tahif (RS Berkane)
Ayoub Amraoui (Amiens SC/France)
Adam Aznou (Bayern Munich/Germany)
Akram Nakach (Union Touarga)
Haytam Manaout (Union Touarga)

Midfielders:

Benjamin Bouchouari (AS Saint-Etienne/France)
Yassine Kechta (Le Havre AC/France)
Mohamed Nassoh (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)
Amine Souane (Mouloudia d'Oujda)

Forwards:

Montassir Lahtimi (Wydad Casablanca)
Salim Eljebari (Atletico de Madrid/Spain)
Amine Elouazzani (EA Guingamp/France)
Yanis Begraoui (Pau FC/France)
El Mehdi Maouhoub (Raja de Casablanca)
Tawfik Bentayeb (Union Touarga)
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis/Spain)
Ibrahim Salah (Stade Rennais FC/France)

This diverse squad, comprising players from various domestic and international clubs, reflects Morocco's commitment to assembling the best possible team for the Olympic challenge. The friendly against Belgium will provide Sektioui with a valuable opportunity to assess his players' readiness, tactical cohesion, and ability to compete against top-tier opposition.

As the countdown to Paris 2024 continues, the anticipation surrounding Morocco's Olympic ambitions grows. This crucial match against Belgium will not only serve as a litmus test but also as a platform for the nation's young talents to showcase their skills on the international stage.

With determination and unwavering spirit, Morocco's Olympic hopefuls are poised to leave an indelible mark in Paris, representing the nation's relentless pursuit of sporting excellence on the global stage.