En-Nesyri Surpasses Naybet with 21 AFCON Appearances, Becomes Most-Capped Moroccan

Moroccan national team striker Youssef En-Nesyri continues to solidify his position among the most prominent figures in the history of the Moroccan national team. He has become a constant presence in major continental tournaments, consistently showcasing his strong performance across various editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Moroccan international reached 21 appearances in Africa Cup of Nations matches, a milestone achieved after his participation yesterday in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Nigeria.

With this achievement, En-Nesyri now tops the list of most-capped Moroccan players in the history of the continental competition, surpassing Nourredine Naybet's record of 20 matches. This accomplishment underscores his consistency and the technical staff's unwavering confidence in him throughout various African challenges.

Youssef En-Nesyri still has the opportunity to further extend this record. He is expected to feature in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday against Senegal, a match that could grant him an additional appearance and allow him to widen his lead at the top of this historic ranking.