All eyes are fixed on Morocco’s Atlas Lions as anticipation builds among rival teams eager to face the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists.
Head coach Walid Regragui has officially unveiled the starting XI for Morocco’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group-stage match against Tanzania.
The lineup features star players who played pivotal roles in Morocco’s historic performance during the 2022 World Cup, including Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, and Hakim Ziyech.
In addition to these key contributors, the group stage opener will see the inclusion of players such as Sofyan Amrabat, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saiss, and Selim Amallah.
Notable figures like Azzedine Ounahi, Abdel Ezzalzouzouli, Youssef En-Nsseyri, and Mohamed Chibi are also set to be part of the starting lineup.
The Moroccan national team is under significant pressure, with global fans eagerly anticipating the Atlas Lions to kick off the tournament with a victory and secure three crucial points against Tanzania.
Coach Regragui acknowledges the challenges ahead for his team, emphasizing that every match in the AFCON competition is formidable.