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New Faces on the Horizon: Ouahbi Expands Morocco’s European Talent Search

The Morocco head coach is stepping up his preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a European scouting tour planned as he continues searching for fresh talent to strengthen the Atlas Lions.

By the Atlas Lions Editorial Desk25 Aug 2026How we report

The next chapter of Morocco's football journey is already taking shape.

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is intensifying his preparations for the upcoming international calendar, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers among the team's key priorities.

As he looks toward the September camp, Ouahbi is widening his pool of options and closely monitoring Moroccan players competing across Europe.

A European Tour on the Horizon

Ouahbi is expected to travel to Europe next week, with the Netherlands among his destinations, as the national team coach looks to watch several Moroccan players up close.

One of the names attracting particular attention is Abdellah Ouazane, the exciting Ajax midfielder who has made an encouraging start to the season and recently found the net against Heerenveen.

The trip will give Ouahbi an opportunity to assess the players directly while continuing to build a clearer picture of the options available to him.

A Growing List of Moroccan Talent

Ouazane is not the only player on the coach's radar.

Ouahbi is also following Soufiane El Fouzai, Imran Louza, Sofian Benjdida, Othmane Maamma, Bekraoui, and Amine Harit as he continues to explore different possibilities for the national team.

The broad scouting approach reflects the depth of Moroccan talent spread across European leagues.

Youth and Experience Together

One of Ouahbi's priorities is understood to be creating the right balance between emerging talents and established international players.

The objective is not simply to add new names, but to build a squad with the depth, quality, and variety needed for Morocco's upcoming challenges.

Every new player represents another potential piece of the Atlas Lions' future.

Building the Next Generation of Atlas Lions

Morocco's recent rise on the international stage has been powered by a strong generation of players developed both at home and across the Moroccan diaspora.

Ouahbi's European scouting mission underlines the continued search for that next wave, ensuring that promising Moroccan talents remain connected to the national team's long-term project.

With the September camp approaching, the search is widening, the competition for places is growing, and another generation of Atlas Lions could soon be ready to step onto the international stage.

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