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Morocco make their long awaited return to the #TotalAFCONU20 tonight, for the first time since 2005. 31 players have been called up by Zakaria Aboub and here are just a few to look out for:
Oussama Targhaline (Marseille, 2002)
A product of the Mohammed VI Academy, Targhaline has been training with OM's first-team and even made the squad on one occasion. Energetic box-to-box midfielder with excellent vision, who covers a lot of ground. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1253339644638326792?s=20
A product of the Mohammed VI Academy, Targhaline has been training with OM's first-team and even made the squad on one occasion. Energetic box-to-box midfielder with excellent vision, who covers a lot of ground. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1253339644638326792?s=20
Amine Essahel (AMF, 2003)
One of the youngest, but probably the most exciting to watch. The first-touch, the quick body-feints, the way he glides past opponents. As a number 10, he doesn't suit Aboub's intense 4-3-3 system, which could limit his gametime. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1229787451453038595?s=20
One of the youngest, but probably the most exciting to watch. The first-touch, the quick body-feints, the way he glides past opponents. As a number 10, he doesn't suit Aboub's intense 4-3-3 system, which could limit his gametime. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1229787451453038595?s=20
Oussama Raoui (FUS, 2002)
Missed qualifiers through injury but is finally back in action. One of few full-backs in this day and age who is better defensively than offensively. Athletic, no-nonsense player who knows his limitations. Rumored to join Lyon after the season.
Missed qualifiers through injury but is finally back in action. One of few full-backs in this day and age who is better defensively than offensively. Athletic, no-nonsense player who knows his limitations. Rumored to join Lyon after the season.
Adil Tahif (Leganés, 2001)
Yet another AMF product, who is also the captain of this national team. Modern centre-back whose athleticism helps him out a lot. Leads by example and lifts the team with his grit. Maybe the most important in terms of presence. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1315990792394203137?s=20
Yet another AMF product, who is also the captain of this national team. Modern centre-back whose athleticism helps him out a lot. Leads by example and lifts the team with his grit. Maybe the most important in terms of presence. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1315990792394203137?s=20
El Mehdi Moubarik (FUS, 2001)
Only player in this squad who plays regular top-flight football. The deep-lying playmaker and shield in-front of the defense. Needs to speed up his game, but possesses a lot of interesting qualities for a defensive mid. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1336014039022006274?s=20
Only player in this squad who plays regular top-flight football. The deep-lying playmaker and shield in-front of the defense. Needs to speed up his game, but possesses a lot of interesting qualities for a defensive mid. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1336014039022006274?s=20
Montassir Lahtimi (FUS, 2001)
An unsung hero of this U20 national team. Impressively consistent and always a danger on the ball. Likes to get under the skin of his opponents, Slightly atypical for a Moroccan winger, with his size and power. Watch out. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1229385975706587137?s=20
An unsung hero of this U20 national team. Impressively consistent and always a danger on the ball. Likes to get under the skin of his opponents, Slightly atypical for a Moroccan winger, with his size and power. Watch out. https://twitter.com/MaghribFoot/status/1229385975706587137?s=20
