Semi-finalist of the 2022 World Cup, the Morocco has completely changed in size. The Atlas Lions will demonstrate their new status with two friendly matches on the FIFA dates from March 20 to 28. Indeed, due to Zimbabwe’s suspension, Walid Regragui’s men are in a group of only three teams in the CAN 2023 qualifiers and as such are exempt from the 3e et 4e days on these dates.
Instead, Moroccans will do battle with Colombia, tells us Lino Bacco, co-founder of Radiomars, which also evokes a second South American opponent to be determined. Even if the Cafeteros were absent from the last World Cup, it would be an interesting test for the Atlas Lions, testifying to their great international appeal.
A 99,99% @BrahimDiaz11 (Ready @realmadrid to @AC Milan June 2023) will be present at the next EN Morocco gathering from March 20 to 28 vs. @COLOMBIAFUTBO and a second South American opponent pic.twitter.com/oLPv3zBdWo
— Lino Bacchus????️ (@LinoBacco) January 25, 2023
According to the same source, at least one newcomer should join the selection on this occasion: Brahim Diaz (AC Milan). International with Spain (a selection) but eligible for a change of sporting nationality, the 23-year-old attacking midfielder had already seen his name circulating just before the World Cup following the withdrawal of Amine Harit, but another newcomer, Anass Zaroury, was finally preferred to replace the Marseillais in Qatar. On loan from Real Madrid until next June, Diaz has 4 goals and 2 assists in 17 Serie A games this season.
Note that Morocco is at the top of its qualifying group at the CAN following its victories against South Africa (2-1) and Liberia (2-0).
