Morocco set to call up Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of March international break

Morocco’s national team is preparing to strengthen its squad for the upcoming international break, with reports from Foot Mercato confirming that Lille OSC’s Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) and Fulham’s Issa Diop (29) are set to be called up.

Diop, who has featured in 15 games for Fulham this season, has never represented France at the senior level. He was, however, a regular in France’s youth system, making six appearances for the U21 side. Morocco have been courting Diop for several years, and the French-born defender has now decided to accept the invitation to join the Atlas Lions, signaling a major boost to the team’s defensive options.

Meanwhile, Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as one of Lille’s brightest young talents. The 18-year-old has already made eight appearances for France’s U21 team and was widely expected to continue within the French setup. However, following discussions with Morocco’s football federation and a positive meeting with his family this week, Bouaddi has reportedly given a verbal agreement to represent Morocco. His decision, if confirmed, could mark a significant early career milestone and bolster Morocco’s midfield creativity.

The call-ups come as Morocco seeks to reinforce its squad depth and integrate promising talents ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how these two players adapt to the national setup, with Diop bringing experience from European top-flight football and Bouaddi representing the next generation of Moroccan talent.

With the Atlas Lions set to benefit from the addition of these players, Morocco’s coach hopes to combine youth and experience to enhance the team’s competitiveness both in Africa and on the international stage.