Tarik Sektioui, the head coach of Morocco’s Olympic football team, has revealed the final roster of 22 players selected to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora.
The squad is notable for including three over-age players: Achraf Hakimi from Paris Saint-Germain, Soufiane Rahimi from Al-Aïn, and Mounir El Kajoui from RS Berkane. These experienced players are expected to bring valuable leadership and skill to the team.
The men’s Olympic football tournament, featuring 16 teams, will take place from July 24 to August 9, 2024, in Paris. Morocco has been drawn into Group B alongside Argentina, Ukraine, and Iraq, promising an exciting set of matches.
Here is the final list of players:
Goalkeepers:
- Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane)
- Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat)
- Mohamed Reda Asmama (Union Touarga)
Defenders:
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris SG, France)
- Ayman El Wafi (FC Lugano, Switzerland)
- Mehdi Boukamir (Royal Charleroi, Belgium)
- Akram Nakach (Union Touarga)
- Zakaria El Ouahidi (K.R.C Genk, Belgium)
- Adil Tahif (RS Berkane)
- Haytam Manaout (Union Touarga)
Midfielders:
- Bilal El Khannouss (K.R.C. Genk, Belgium)
- Benjamin Bouchouari (AS Saint Etienne, France)
- Yassine Kechta (Le Havre AC, France)
- Oussama Targhaline (Le Havre AC, France)
- Oussama El Azzouzi (Bologna FC, Italy)
- Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims, France)
- Mehdi El Moubarik (Al-Aïn, UAE)
Forwards:
- Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis, Spain)
- Ilias Akhomach (Villarreal, Spain)
- Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Aïn, UAE)
- Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco)
- El Mehdi Maouhoub (Raja Casablanca)
With a mix of young talents and seasoned professionals, the Moroccan team is set to compete fiercely in the upcoming Olympic Games, aiming to make a significant impact on the global stage.
