The Morocco national team has completed its preparations for Friday’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifier against Gabon, with the final training session taking place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The session provided Mohamed Ouahbi and his staff with one final opportunity to work on the team’s tactical and technical details before the Atlas Lions begin their qualifying campaign in front of their home supporters.
The atmosphere around the group remained positive, with the players showing strong concentration and determination throughout the final session.
Final Details Take Shape in Rabat
The final training session was held at the same stadium where Morocco will face Gabon, allowing the players to become familiar with the surroundings ahead of Friday’s encounter.
The coaching staff focused on refining the tactical structure of the team while correcting the final details that could prove important during the match.
With the opening fixture carrying the pressure that naturally comes with starting a qualifying campaign, concentration and discipline were among the key priorities.
Three Players Miss the Final Session
Most of the squad took part in the final preparations, although Ismael Saibari, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz were absent from the session.
Their absence did not prevent the rest of the group from completing its preparations, with the available players continuing their work under the national team staff.
The focus remains on ensuring that those available are fully prepared to meet the demands of the opening qualifier.
A Positive Atmosphere Inside the Squad
The mood around the national team has remained encouraging throughout the preparations.
The players have shown enthusiasm and concentration during the final sessions, while the group continues to build its understanding under Ouahbi.
That collective spirit will be important as Morocco begins another competitive campaign, particularly with the team looking to make the most of playing in front of its home supporters.
Morocco Targets a Strong Start
Friday’s meeting with Gabon represents Morocco’s first official test in the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
The objective is straightforward: begin the journey with a positive result and give the home crowd something to celebrate.
Gabon will arrive in Rabat with the same ambition, however, and will be looking to make the opening fixture difficult for the hosts.
That should make concentration from the opening whistle particularly important for the Atlas Lions.
The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium Awaits
With the final training session now complete, the preparation phase has come to an end.
The players will now turn their full attention toward matchday, when Morocco will step onto the pitch knowing that three points would provide an ideal start to the road toward AFCON 2027.
The atmosphere is positive, the preparations are complete, and the next task is to translate that work into a strong performance against Gabon.