During the press conference held on Monday, on the eve of the match against Congo in Agadir for the 4th round of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Morocco’s coach, Walid Regragui, highlighted the new generation of the Atlas Lions, shedding light on two promising players.
Building a successful national team isn’t just about assembling stars. Most coaches, including Regragui, emphasize the importance of team balance. “The most important thing is the balance of the group,” he reiterated, adding that if he finds “a player capable of bringing technical quality,” he integrates him “without hesitation.” This statement indicates that regardless of a player’s age or status, their technical skills are crucial to join the Atlas Lions.
Eliesse Ben Seghir perfectly embodies this profile. At only 19 years old, with 3 caps and 1 goal, the AS Monaco player, despite not having completed a full season in Ligue 1 yet, has already impressed Regragui with his lively and technical play. “He gives us more balance in attack.
With him, we have more offensive options,” said the coach about the young Monégasque, who scored against Zambia (2-1) in the 3rd round of qualifiers.
Another promising young talent is Oussama El Azzouzi, 23 years old, with 3 caps, playing as a defensive midfielder at Bologna in Serie A. Regragui sees him as a future cornerstone of the Moroccan midfield. “A player for the future of the national team, and with the presence of Sofiane Amrabat, we will have an athletic intensity that will make the difference.” With such praise, it’s not surprising that these two young talents are expected to start for the second consecutive time on Tuesday.
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