It’s a great honour – Strasbourg midfielder Samir El Morabet after Morocco debut

Morocco international Samir El Morabet has expressed his delight after making his first appearance for the Atlas Lions in an international friendly match.

The encounter ended in a draw, but the result was secondary to the personal triumph of El Morabet, who finally donned the national jersey and stepped onto the pitch for his first senior minutes with the Atlas Lions.

The match forms part of Morocco’s build-up to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, as the coaching staff fine-tunes the squad and evaluates emerging talents.

After the game, El Morabet could not hide his excitement and gratitude, describing the experience as a lifelong dream fulfilled.

“It’s a great honor to play my first minutes in my country’s jersey,” he wrote. “Thank you for your unconditional support and the warm welcome I’ve received since joining the Atlas Lions.”

His inclusion reflects a deliberate approach by the Moroccan technical team to integrate fresh faces into the squad, testing their tactical awareness, physical readiness, and ability to perform under pressure ahead of major competitions. El Morabit’s cameo will be closely assessed as Morocco continues to build depth and versatility within the team.

Attention now shifts to their next test, as Morocco prepares to face Paraguay national football team in another friendly fixture on Tuesday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The match presents another opportunity for newcomers like El Morabet to stake their claim and for the Atlas Lions to sharpen their edge before the global showdown.