The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations officially enters a new chapter this week, with Mohamed Ouahbi set to unveil his latest Morocco squad.
The Atlas Lions coach will announce the players selected for the upcoming qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho during a press conference this Thursday, September 17, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora.
A New AFCON Qualifying Campaign Begins
Morocco will begin their journey toward AFCON 2027 with two important fixtures at the end of September.
The Atlas Lions will host Gabon on Friday, September 25, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Four days later, Morocco will travel to South Africa to face Lesotho on Tuesday, September 29, with the match scheduled to take place in Bloemfontein.
Ouahbi Ready to Reveal His Choices
The squad announcement will provide the first major look at Ouahbi’s plans for the new qualifying campaign.
With Morocco continuing to build on its recent progress, the coach will have the opportunity to call upon familiar faces while potentially introducing new talents ready to make their mark in the national team.
The announcement is therefore expected to attract major attention from Moroccan supporters eager to see which Lions will be entrusted with the next step.
The Road to AFCON 2027
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, giving Morocco another continental challenge to look forward to.
For the Atlas Lions, the first objective is clear: start the qualifying campaign with strong performances and build positive momentum from the opening two fixtures.
A new chapter begins, a new generation continues to rise, and the Atlas Lions are ready to take their first steps toward another African adventure.