Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has reaffirmed his stance on Yassine Bounou, saying he remains the first-choice goalkeeper for the Atlas Lions.
The former Sevilla goalkeeper who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal has lost form in the ongoing season.
Hwever, speaking at a press conference on Friday after announcing his squad for the upcoming games against Niger and Tanzania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Regragui acknowledged that Bounou has conceded many goals lately but expressed his trust in the experienced goalkeeper.
“Bounou plays for a big club and competes in the AFC Champions League. He remains my first-choice goalkeeper,” Regragui said.
He also commended on goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi, who has been performing well with RS Berkane.
He recalled that both Bounou and Mohamedi have been key players for Morocco for the past seven years.
“What matters is that they respect the national team and my choices,” he added.
Both goalkeepers have played a key role in the Atlas Lions’ historic performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Regragui made it clear that Bounou is his primary goalkeeper but assured that if he is unavailable, Mohamedi is always ready to step in.
