The father of Zakaria El Ouahdi has spoken out to put an end to the speculation around his son’s international future. Persistent rumors suggested that the Racing Genk player could succumb to the sirens of the Belgian national team. This is not the case, assures his father, who also manages his interests.
The young Genk midfielder, Zakaria El Ouahdi , is leaving the door open for his international future. Despite his many selections with the Moroccan youth teams and a bronze Olympic medal around his neck, the 21-year-old player does not rule out one day wearing the Belgian jersey.
Abdellah Ouazane, a 15-year-old Moroccan prodigy playing at Ajax Amsterdam, is at the heart of a tug-of-war between Morocco and the Netherlands.
The Zakaria El Ouahdi saga is definitively closed. Courted by Belgium, the right-back of Genk has confirmed his choice to defend the colors of Morocco.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is working to snatch Ayyoub Bouaddi , the Moroccan-origin gem from Lille, who is already a French international with the junior categories of the Blues.
Trained in the Netherlands, Younes Taha does not regret having chosen to defend the colors of Morocco. The young attacking midfielder of FC Twente, who participated in the triumph of the Atlas Lions during the U23 AFCON last year, fully assumes his decision.
The Franco-Moroccan Nadir El Jamali, 17, has joined the French under-18 team at the expense of the Atlas Lions. The AS Saint-Étienne midfielder had worn the Moroccan national team jersey a few weeks ago.
Dual-national players of Moroccan origin playing in Europe are considering reconsidering their decision to play for the Atlas Lions due to what they consider "marginalization and exclusion" by national team coach Walid Regragui.
Couhaib Driouech, young winger of PSV Eindhoven, declined the call-up of the Netherlands U21 team, suggesting that he had made the final choice to represent Morocco. However, the situation is far from settled.
Music producer RedOne recently lifted the veil on the behind-the-scenes of the choice of Lamine Yamal , the young prodigy of FC Barcelona, to represent Spain rather than Morocco.
Zakaria El Ouahdi , the talented defender, is on the radar of Domenico Tedesco, the coach of the Red Devils, who is looking for a solution at the right-back position. Tedesco is closely following the player’s performances in the Pro League, where he has established himself as one of the best in his position and is attracting the attention of foreign clubs.
Couhaib Driouech , a 22-year-old striker playing for PSV Eindhoven, has just been called up with the Netherlands U21 team. A surprise for some, as the player has already worn the Moroccan jersey in the youth categories.