A Fresh Look for the Atlas Lions
According to reports, Ouahbi is considering moving away from several players who were regular members of Morocco's squad in recent years, particularly those who featured prominently under former head coach Walid Regragui.
Among the experienced names reportedly set to make way are Ayoub El Kaabi, Monir El Kajoui, and Soufiane Rahimi.
The reported changes reflect Ouahbi's desire to refresh the squad while creating opportunities for a new generation of Moroccan talent.
Building for 2027
Ouahbi has reportedly discussed the importance of introducing fresh faces with Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
The objective is to expand Morocco's pool of international-ready players while developing young talents capable of becoming important figures for the Atlas Lions over the coming years.
Morocco will be aiming to build toward the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Young Talents Ready for Their Opportunity
Several exciting prospects are reportedly in line for international call-ups.
Among them are Yasser Zabiri, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, and Othmane Maamma, three young players who have attracted significant attention through their performances at youth and club level.
Their potential inclusion would provide the senior team with another injection of youthful energy while giving Ouahbi the opportunity to assess their readiness for international football.
Aguerd Set for a Return
The new-look squad could also welcome back an experienced figure.
Nayef Aguerd is reportedly set to return to the Atlas Lions, adding valuable experience and leadership to a defensive unit that continues to evolve.
Meanwhile, Raja Casablanca goalkeeper Mehdi Harrar is expected to retain his place in the national-team setup, giving Morocco another promising option between the posts.
The Road to AFCON 2027 Begins
Morocco's first official test under Ouahbi in the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign is scheduled for September 25, when the Atlas Lions face Gabon in Libreville.
It will mark the beginning of a new competitive chapter for a Moroccan team that has established itself among Africa's elite.
The foundations are already strong. Now comes the exciting task of building the next generation capable of carrying the Atlas Lions' ambition even further.