Morocco names 14-player squad for Futsal AFCON 2026

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Morocco’s national futsal team has finalized its squad for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, with head coach Hicham Dguig selecting 14 players for the continental tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco from October 12 to 21.

The announcement marks the latest step in Morocco’s preparations for a competition that will bring together Africa’s leading futsal nations on home soil. Dguig has opted for a compact group of 14 players, combining established names from the national setup with players expected to contribute to the team’s tactical plans throughout the tournament.

According to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Morocco has been drawn into Group A alongside Algeria, Zambia and Libya. The group-stage fixtures will therefore feature a series of regional matchups as the Moroccan side begins its campaign in front of a home audience.

Fourteen players selected

The squad called up by Dguig consists of:

Cheridou Mohamed
Ben Sellam Youssef
El Mesrar Soufiane
Bakkali Bilal
El Ayyane Anas
Borite Soufiane
Raiss El Fenni Idriss
El Idrissi Othmane
Jouad Youssef
Amazal Ismail
Dahani Anas
Madih Mohamed Reda
Mkasri Younes
Erraddaf Yanis

With the tournament approaching, the selected players will form the core of Morocco’s preparations for the opening phase of the competition. The coaching staff will now focus on final tactical adjustments and ensuring the squad is ready for the demands of a short and intensive continental tournament.

Morocco set for Group A challenge

The draw has placed Morocco in a group featuring Algeria, Zambia and Libya, giving the hosts a varied set of opponents during the first stage of the competition.

The presence of Algeria adds a regional dimension to the group, while Zambia and Libya will provide different tactical challenges. Morocco’s position as host also places additional attention on its performances throughout the tournament.

The 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in futsal will run from October 12 to 21 in Morocco, with the national team entering the competition under the guidance of Dguig and a 14-player squad selected specifically for the continental campaign.