15 november 2024 – 12:10 –
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The match will be played in Franceville and is part of the qualification for the 2025 African Cup of Nations. It looks like Ounahi has recovered from the injury that prevented him from training with the Atlas Lions. The Panathinaikos midfielder was present at the last training in the Mohammed VI Complex on Wednesday.
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The doctors say that Azzedine Ounahi has fully recovered and is ready to play. Excellent news for national coach Walid Regragui, who can count on this important player in the match against Gabon. Morocco are at the top of Group B with 12 points and also want to win this match. Gabon is second with 7 points and will try to get the three points.
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Walid Regragui has also called up Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse FC) and Reda Belahyane (Verona) as replacements for the injured Ilyas Akhomach and Amir Richardson. Morocco has already qualified for the African Cup as host country, but wants to win the match against Gabon to remain undefeated. “This match is a real test to see if we can maintain the winning mentality and stability,” Regragui said at a press conference. “We cannot relax.” Achraf Hakimi and his teammates will play against Gabon in the Franceville stadium on Friday at 8 p.m.
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