The Morocco national team will put the finishing touches on its preparations for the opening match of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers when the Atlas Lions hold their final training session on Thursday evening.
The session will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, the same venue where Morocco will face Gabon the following day.
With the opening qualifier now just hours away, Mohamed Ouahbi and his coaching staff will use the final session to assess the squad’s physical and tactical readiness before the competitive campaign officially begins.
Final Preparations in Rabat
Thursday’s training session is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. local time.
The first 15 minutes will be open to members of the media, allowing journalists to follow the beginning of the session before the team continues its work behind closed doors.
That final portion will give the coaching staff the opportunity to focus on the tactical details they want to carry into Friday’s encounter.
The Last Tactical Details
With the squad now complete, the coaching staff can concentrate on the final adjustments ahead of the opening qualifier.
The session will provide an opportunity to review the team’s structure, work on specific tactical situations and ensure that the players are physically prepared for the demands of the match.
At this stage of the preparation, the focus is less on major changes and more on refining the details that could make a difference once the game begins.
Gabon Await on Friday
Morocco will face Gabon on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
The encounter will mark the beginning of the Atlas Lions’ campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Starting the campaign on home soil gives the national team the opportunity to begin the qualifiers in front of Moroccan supporters, with the squad determined to make a positive start.
The Road to AFCON 2027 Begins
Friday’s fixture will officially open a new chapter in Morocco’s continental campaign.
After completing their final preparations on Thursday, the players will turn their full attention toward the opening whistle against Gabon.
For Ouahbi and his squad, the objective is now clear: finish the preparation strongly, carry that work onto the pitch and begin the road to AFCON 2027 with a positive result.