Column by Anas Zabari

Mohamed Ouahbi will announce his squad on Wednesday, November 4, for Morocco’s two upcoming matches against Niger, scheduled for November 13 and 17, 2026, as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Atlas Lionesses bowed out in the round of 16 after conceding four first-half goals to the defending champions.

After winning his fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations title in futsal, Morocco’s national team coach discusses the Atlas Lions’ continental dominance, their world title ambitions, the challenges he has faced and the need to prepare the next generation.

Further tests have revealed a complete rupture of the right biceps femoris tendon, ruling out the Moroccan midfielder until late March or early April.

Morocco won its fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations futsal title on Wednesday, October 21, beating Angola 5-2 in the final at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. The victory extended the Atlas Lions’ dominance of African futsal and continued a run of continental titles dating back to 2016.

The national team secured a place in the final with a dominant semifinal victory in Rabat.

Several Atlas Lions made their mark for their clubs over the October 17–18 weekend, with goals, assists and strong individual displays.

The Moroccan midfielder suffered a third-degree tear of his right biceps femoris during Panathinaikos’ win over Asteras.

Ibrahima Barry Blasco says Morocco has the infrastructure and experience to stage the final, arguing that hosting the match would be a source of pride for Africa and an opportunity to boost football across the continent.