Morocco’s national team squad will be completed with the arrival of Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari on Wednesday as the Atlas Lions prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain star, and Saibari, the Bayern Munich player, are expected to arrive at the Mohammed VI Football Complex after missing the national team’s first training session on Monday.
Hakimi and Saibari Delayed by Club Commitments
The other players called up to Morocco’s squad had already joined the camp and taken part in the opening preparations.
Hakimi and Saibari arrived later because of their commitments with their respective clubs before joining the national team ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Their arrival gives the coaching staff additional options as Morocco prepares for the start of its official qualifying campaign.
Morocco Prepare to Face Gabon
Morocco will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Gabon on Friday in the opening round of Group A.
The coaching staff will use the upcoming training sessions to prepare the squad and ensure the players are ready for the first official fixture.
Morocco to Face Lesotho and Ghana
The Atlas Lions will then travel to face Lesotho on September 29 in the second round of the qualifiers. Niger are also part of the group.
Morocco’s schedule during the current international window also includes a friendly against Ghana on October 4 as part of the team’s preparation program.
Hakimi and Saibari Add More Options for Morocco
The arrival of Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari comes at an important stage of Morocco’s preparations, giving the coaching staff additional options ahead of the opening qualifying fixtures.
Morocco will continue its preparations in the coming days before facing Gabon in the opening match of its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
When will Achraf Hakimi join Morocco’s camp?
Achraf Hakimi is expected to join Morocco’s national team camp on Wednesday.
Why did Hakimi and Saibari arrive late?
The two players were delayed because of their commitments with their respective clubs.
Who will Morocco face in its opening AFCON 2027 qualifier?
Morocco will face Gabon on Friday in the opening round of the qualifiers.
When will Morocco play Lesotho?
Morocco will face Lesotho on September 29 in the second round of the qualifiers.
Will Morocco play a friendly during the international break?
Yes. Morocco are scheduled to play Ghana in a friendly on October 4.
