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Brahim Diaz Officially Included in Regragui's Squad for Morocco's Friendlies
In a seismic shift reverberating throughout the footballing realm, Brahim Diaz's highly anticipated decision regarding his international allegiance has been finalized. Walid Regragui, the discerning Moroccan coach, has extended an official summons to the Real Madrid prodigy, enlisting him into the Atlas Lions' squad for imminent friendly encounters against Angola and Mauritania.
Months of fervent speculation surrounding Diaz's potential choice between representing his country of origin, Morocco, or his birthplace, Spain, have culminated in this decisive call-up. The announcement brings an end to a period of eager anticipation, marking a significant milestone for Moroccan football.
The inclusion of Diaz in Regragui's roster has garnered widespread approval, notably from his family, with his grandmother emerging as a fervent advocate for his decision to embrace the iconic red and green colors of the Atlas Lions.
Should Diaz grace the pitch against Angola on March 22, his commitment to Morocco will be cemented, a development already sparking jubilant celebrations within the Moroccan football fraternity, as reported by esteemed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
While Diaz understandably commands attention, the squad's lineup heralds the return of the formidable forward Soufiane Rahimi, whose stellar displays for Emirati outfit Al Ain have earned him a recall by Regragui. However, the absence of the influential captain Romain Saiss is a notable omission.
Accompanying Diaz in his debut is another fresh face, Eliesse Ben Seghir from AS Monaco, who, like Diaz, has opted for a sporting nationality switch and is poised to make his international debut with the Atlas Lions.
As Morocco braces for these pivotal friendly encounters, deemed crucial for upcoming qualifiers and international campaigns, all eyes will inevitably be on Diaz, whose Moroccan dream has finally materialized.
The Atlas Lions will embark on their inaugural test against Angola on March 22nd, followed by a showdown with Mauritania on March 26th, both hosted in the coastal city of Agadir. These fixtures lay the groundwork for what promises to be a captivating chapter in Moroccan football folklore.