Ismael Saibari signs off for Morocco duties with firs Bayern Munich goal

Moroccan international Ismael Saibari marked his final appearance for Bayern Munich before joining the Atlas Lions camp in impressive fashion, scoring his first goal for the Bavarian giants during their emphatic 7-0 victory over Union Berlin.

The attacking midfielder capped a dominant team performance with a goal as Bayern produced a commanding display, giving Saibari the perfect boost ahead of his return to international duty.

Following the match, Saibari took to Instagram to share photographs from the encounter and expressed his satisfaction with his contribution. The Moroccan described the game as valuable preparation before linking up with the national team.

The goal was particularly significant for the former PSV Eindhoven star, as it represented his first since joining Bayern Munich. Saibari welcomed the breakthrough and indicated that he hopes it will be the start of many more goals and achievements in the famous Bayern jersey.

His latest performance comes at an important moment in his season, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign now taking centre stage.

Saibari is expected to join Morocco’s training camp ahead of the Atlas Lions’ upcoming fixtures against Gabon and Lesotho in the AFCON qualifiers, while an international friendly against Ghana is also anticipated during the current window.

The Bayern midfielder will arrive at the national team camp with confidence following his latest club performance and will hope to carry his positive momentum into Morocco’s upcoming assignments.

However, Saibari’s international involvement remains subject to the disciplinary situation surrounding his suspension. The player is currently serving a two-match CAF competition suspension with the Atlas Lions, with one of those matches reportedly suspended.

The sanction stems from incidents during the final of the previous CAF competition and could affect his availability for Morocco’s upcoming competitive fixtures.

Despite the disciplinary issue, Saibari’s first Bayern Munich goal provides an encouraging moment for the midfielder as he prepares for another international assignment with Morocco.

After making an impact in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven and earning a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs, Saibari will now look to continue his development at Bayern while strengthening his position within the Moroccan national team setup.