2024-04-12 00:58:27
“Defending the colors of the Moroccan team is a great honor. I am proud to be part of the list selected by national coach Walid Regragui, which includes world-class players,” said the Real Madrid midfielder, upon his arrival Monday at Rabat-Salé airport to take part at the preparation camp of the Moroccan selection in anticipation of the two friendly matches against Angola and Mauritania.
“I felt a lot of affection and sincere feelings,” added the 24-year-old, emphasizing his determination to spare no effort to make the Moroccan public happy.
“I would like to thank HM King Mohammed VI for the support and affection I have received and for the Sovereign’s constant support for sport in general and football in particular,” he noted. , expressing his ambition to shine with the Atlas Lions during the next rounds.
The national coach, Walid Regragui, called on 24 players in anticipation of the two friendly matches that the Atlas Lions will play at the Grand Stade in Agadir, against the Angolan selection on March 22 and Mauritania four days later.
In addition to Brahim Diaz, the list selected by Regragui is also marked by the presence of the young Real Madrid prodigy, Youssef Lekhedim (18 years old), who was called up for the first time with the Moroccan U20 selection last September.
We will also note the presence of FC Villareal player Ilias Akhomach, who has already worn the red and green jersey with the Moroccan Olympic team, and AS Monaco player Eliesse Ben Seghir, as well as the return of the player from the Emirati club from Al-Ain, Soufiane Rahimi, in good form recently.
2024-04-12 00:58:27