Preparations are continuing at the Mohammed VI Football Complex as Morocco get ready for their third matchday fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger. The two teams will meet this Friday at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca before facing each other again on November 17 at the Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat for the fourth matchday.
Neil El Aynaoui will miss both matches. The Leipzig player had been experiencing ankle discomfort when he was called up, as reported by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
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The midfielder underwent an “in-depth assessment” by the coaching staff, along with medical examinations, which ultimately showed that he “would not be able to approach the upcoming matches in optimal physical condition.” He will be replaced by RC Strasbourg midfielder Samir El Mourabet, who was not included in the original squad.
During the latest training session, Morocco’s national team worked on physical conditioning and technical and tactical preparation from late morning. Another session is scheduled for 18:00 to further fine-tune the team’s coordination.
Before Friday’s match, scheduled for 20:00, Mohamed Ouahbi’s men will hold their final training session in Casablanca at the Mohammed V Complex, starting at 18:00.
