Romain Saiss and Walid Regragui meet in Doha ahead of critical AFCON decision

In Doha, Moroccan national team coach Walid Regragui met with defender Romain Saiss, who currently plays for Al Sadd, to discuss his potential return to the “Atlas Lions” ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Regragui, attended by assistant coach Rachid Benmahmoud, watched Saiss put on an impressive display against Al Ahli, despite Al Sadd’s loss. Saiss’s performance, marked by exceptional defensive leadership, earned high praise and could pave the way for his international comeback.

Sources confirm Regragui’s admiration for Saiss, signaling a possible recall for AFCON. The final decision hinges on this face-to-face discussion, with the tournament roster announcement just weeks away. Saiss, who was absent from recent internationals, appears to be regaining his form at club level.

At 35, Saiss boasts 83 caps, 3 goals, and appearances at both the World Cup (Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022) and four AFCON editions. If reinstated, his experience could be invaluable as Morocco pursues continental glory. As the coach weighs his options, Saiss’s future with the national team remains in the balance, promising another chapter for Morocco’s defensive stalwart.