Regragui: 'Ounahi Will Play Tomorrow... No, I'm Joking, He's the Only Absentee Against Nigeria'
13 January 2026at11:15
Walid Regragui, head coach of the Moroccan national team, announced that international Azzedine Ounahi will be absent from the semi-final match due to an injury he is suffering from.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria, Regragui stated: "Azzedine Ounahi will play tomorrow... No, no, I'm joking, he is injured."
He continued: "Saïss has returned to training, and we will see what he does in the final training session."
He added: "Apart from Ounahi, all players are present with the squad and are ready."
The match will take place tomorrow at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, kicking off at 21:00 (GMT+1), as part of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
Q&A
Why is Azzedine Ounahi absent from Morocco's AFCON semi-final?
Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui confirmed Azzedine Ounahi will miss the semi-final against Nigeria due to an injury he is currently suffering from, despite a playful initial remark about his availability.
What is the latest squad update for the Moroccan national team ahead of their AFCON semi-final?
Apart from Azzedine Ounahi, who is injured, coach Walid Regragui stated that all other players are present with the squad and ready for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria.
