Regragui Names Starting XI for Tanzania Clash: Masina, Hakimi in Defense; El Kaabi Leads Attack with Ezzalzouli, Diaz; Ounahi Absent Due to Injury
04 January 2026at14:52
National coach Walid Regragui has announced Morocco's official starting lineup for their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Tanzania.
The starting eleven features the notable absence of Azzedine Ounahi, who sustained a significant ankle injury during the team's final training session.
The Moroccan national team's lineup is as follows: Bounou - Masina - Aguerd - Hakimi - Mazraoui - El Khannouss - El Aynaoui - Saibari - Diaz - Ezzalzouli - El Kaabi.
The match between Morocco and Tanzania is scheduled for this Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off set for 5:00 PM (GMT+1).
Q&A
Why is Azzedine Ounahi absent from Morocco's lineup against Tanzania?
Azzedine Ounahi will not feature in Morocco's starting XI for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Tanzania due to an ankle injury he sustained during the team's final training session, impacting the midfield.
What is Morocco's starting lineup for the AFCON match against Tanzania?
Coach Walid Regragui has named Bounou, Masina, Aguerd, Hakimi, Mazraoui, El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Saibari, Diaz, Ezzalzouli, and El Kaabi in Morocco's starting eleven for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations encounter.
