Morocco is one of the most well-known AFCON teams and will be aiming to perform well in next year’s finals after qualifying by finishing second in their group.
Read on to discover everything you need to know about the Morocco AFCON team and its chances of performing well in the Ivory Coast next year.
Morocco AFCON Team Details
A significant portion of the squad that excelled at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will likely be playing at AFCON next year. There are players representing some of the top European and Middle Eastern clubs, as well as some from the renowned clubs of Morocco.
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Morocco AFCON 2024 Squad
The final Morocco AFCON squad for the finals has yet to be announced. However, we can expect some of the most famous players to be involved.
Notable players such as PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat, who is currently on loan at Manchester United, and Hakim Ziyech, should all be part of head coach Walid Regragui’s plans for next year.
Morocco AFCON 2024 Predictions
Find our top predictions about how Morocco below.
Top Seeds
Despite the strong competition among qualified teams for next year’s finals, Morocco has been placed in pot 1 for the group stage draw. This means they will definitely avoid the likes of host nation Ivory Coast, Algeria, and defending champions Senegal.
Progress to the Knockout Stage
Even finishing third in the group could result in progression to the round of 16. Morocco should have little difficulty achieving this as a top seed.
Final Four
Morocco has not reached further than the quarterfinals since 2004. For Walid Regragui, making the semi-finals at least is likely the goal after their incredible showing at last year’s World Cup.
Where Can I Watch Matches of Morocco in Ghana?
AFCON games will be accessible from various broadcasters and websites. Some betting operators, including 1xBet, will also be live streaming games – featuring Morocco’s matches.
To watch you must have an account created with the bookmaker, and deposit the minimum amount
History of Morocco Team in AFCON
Although Morocco has been a dominant force in African football for decades, the Atlas Lions have only ever won the competition once.
That victory occurred in 1976 in Ethiopia. Morocco made it to the final again in 2006 but lost to hosts Tunisia.
In the last three editions of AFCON, Morocco reached the quarterfinals twice and exited the round of 16 on one occasion. The team will face significant pressure to perform better next year.
Morocco AFCON 2024 Team FAQs
The all-time leading goal scorer for Morocco is Ahmed Faras, who played from 1966 to 1979, scoring 36 goals in 94 games. Hakim Ziyech is the current player with the most goals, having scored 20 in 54 games.
Morocco emerges as the leader in group F which contains Zambia, DR Congo and Tanzania.
Morocco’s chances of winning AFCON 2024 are quite promising. They are one of Africa’s top teams and have been performing well in recent years.
Despite fierce competition from other strong teams, Morocco should be featuring in the later stages of the tournament at the very least.
Walid Regragui is the current coach of Morocco. He has been the manager since 2022 and led them to the final four of the 2022 World Cup.
Our Tip
In this latest article on bettors.com.gh, we compare two of Morocco’s star players, Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi. Both have had incredible performances in their respective clubs and on the international stage.
Their undeniable talent and skill have contributed immensely to Morocco’s recent success, and fans and analysts alike are excited to see them in action at the upcoming AFCON 2024.
