Eliesse Ben Seghir aspires to shine for Morocco

Eliesse Ben Seghir, the 19-year-old starlet of AS Monaco and Morocco’s national team, represents a new generation of players deeply connected to their heritage. Despite his involvement with France’s youth teams, Ben Seghir’s choice to play for Morocco was clear, motivated by personal and patriotic pride.

When the Morocco coach calls you several times to talk about the project, the choice becomes obvious,” Ben Seghir revealed in an interview with Téléfoot.

“C’était un choix évident pour moi.”

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The decision holds deep emotional significance.

Wearing the Morocco jersey is paying tribute to my father. It inspires me and pushes me to always do better,” he shared.

Under the guidance of coach Walid Regragui, Ben Seghir has already cemented his place among the Atlas Lions and set ambitious goals: “Winning a AFCON with Morocco, or even a World Cup, that’s my goal.”

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This season, his talent has been evident at AS Monaco, where he has scored seven goals and provided nine key passes in 17 appearances.

His rapid rise underscores his potential as a future global football star.

Balancing club success and national team aspirations, Ben Seghir embodies the pride of Moroccan football as he dreams of leading the Atlas Lions to historic victories.

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