As part of its preparations for hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco has been actively arranging friendly matches to fine-tune its squad. After playing against Qatar and Libya, the Atlas Lions plan to continue this buildup with matches against:
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Central African Republic
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Kenya
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Zimbabwe
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And now possibly Rwanda
🇷🇼 Rwanda Match in the Works
The news of a potential friendly with Rwanda was confirmed by the president of the Rwandan Football Federation, who said Morocco had made contact to organize the encounter.
This proposed fixture fits Morocco’s strategy of facing a range of African teams to simulate competitive match conditions ahead of the tournament.
❌ Rwanda’s CAN Disqualification
Rwanda was initially qualified for the 2015 CAN qualifiers after beating Congo. However, they were disqualified by CAF due to fielding a player with a dual identity, which led to their replacement.
Despite not participating in the final tournament, Rwanda remains a competitive side and would provide a good test for Morocco.
✅ Summary of Morocco’s Planned Friendlies
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✅ Qatar (played)
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✅ Libya (played)
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🟡 Central African Republic (planned)
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🟡 Kenya (planned)
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🟡 Zimbabwe (scheduled)
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🟡 Rwanda (negotiations ongoing)
These matches reflect Morocco’s serious commitment to being well-prepared as hosts of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, aiming to build both tactical cohesion and match fitness before January.
