Zakaria El Ouahdi has clarified his position regarding his future in the selection. The Genk player confirmed his unwavering attachment to the national team, putting an end to rumors about a possible hesitation between playing for Morocco or Belgium.
“Even if I was guaranteed a 100% starting place with the Belgium team, and my chances with Morocco did not exceed 10%, it would be difficult for me to change my choice. I want to give everything to take my chance with the Atlas Lions,” he told Belgian media Nieuwsblad.
The player expressed his great pride in representing Morocco on the international stage, adding: “I won the Olympic bronze medal with Morocco and won the African Under-23 Cup. I have always worn this jersey with pride, and my decision is sincere and thoughtful. Suddenly I found myself in a team that has big stars like Achraf Hakimi, the competition’s top scorer Soufiane Rahimi, and goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi. These players that I once supported on television. »
“They turned out to be very humble. Achraf Hakimi immediately put me at ease. When I showed good performances on the left flank, I felt like I was an integral part of the team. The Olympic bronze medal is safe with my parents, and it will always be one of the trophies I will cherish most.”he emphasizes.
