Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi names squad for friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has unveiled his squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay.

The Atlas Lions are set to face Ecuador on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, before taking on Paraguay on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Lens, France.

Ahead of the games, Ouahbi, who was recently appointed as Walid Regragui’s successor has announced his squad at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, with several new faces making the cut.

The squad features a mix of established internationals and exciting newcomers, with Redouane Halhal, Issa Diop, and Yasser Zabiri earning their first call-ups to the senior team.

Ouahbi expressed confidence that the blend of experience and fresh talent will give Morocco a competitive edge in both fixtures.

These friendlies serve as important preparation for upcoming international tournaments, allowing Wahbi to evaluate emerging talents, integrate new players into the system, and fine-tune tactics ahead of more competitive fixtures. The Moroccan squad is expected to travel to Spain and France in the coming days, with training sessions already underway at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.

Fans will be closely watching to see how the newcomers adapt to the national team environment, while established stars like Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, and Ayoub El Kaabi are expected to lead Morocco’s push for strong results in these friendlies.

Below is the squad:

Goalkeepers:

Mehdi Benabid, Yassine Bounou, Mehdi El Harrar

Defenders:

Nassir Mazraoui, Anas Salaheddine, Soufiane El Karouani, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahidi, Chadi Riad, Redouane Halhal, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Issa Diop, Ismail Baouf

Midfielders:

Oussama Targhaline, Nael El Aynaoui, Rabii Harimat, Samir Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannous, Ismail Sibaari

Attackers:

Abdessamad Zalzouli, Chamseddine Talbi, Amine Adli, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Yassine Jassim, Yasser Zabiri, Brahim Diaz