Morocco's World Cup Squad Revealed: Aguerd's Surprising Inclusion as Ouahbi Takes Charge
New Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup, surprisingly including defender Nayef Aguerd despite his long absence due to injury. The team features both established players and fresh talents as Ouahbi aims to build on Morocco’s success from the 2022 semi-finals.
The Moroccan national football team, under the new leadership of coach Mohamed Ouahbi, is heading to the World Cup with a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers. Among the most surprising selections is Nayef Aguerd, picked despite his recovery from a prolonged injury stint.
While Ouahbi has kept trusted figures like captain Achraf Hakimi and Sofyan Amrabat, he's also introducing players switching allegiances, such as Ayyoub Bouaddi. The squad reflects strategic changes aimed at outperforming the success of 2022, when Morocco reached the semi-finals in Qatar.
Morocco's World Cup journey begins against Brazil, followed by matches against Scotland and Haiti. Each game is pivotal for Ouahbi's revamped squad aiming for global football glory. Despite Youssef En-Nesyri's absence, the inclusion of talent like goalkeeper Ahmed Tagnaouti highlights the team's mix of reliability and fresh vigor.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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