Bounida Joins Morocco Squad in Madrid Ahead of Ecuador Friendly
T.E (Elbotola)
26 March 2026at16:44
Moroccan international Rayan Bounida, who plays for Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam, has joined the 'Atlas Lions' training camp in Madrid in preparation for their friendly match against Ecuador.
Bounida's call-up by national coach Mohamed Wahbi comes after he decided to switch his sporting nationality from Belgian to Moroccan, making him eligible to represent the national team.
Bounida, 20, previously played for Belgium's youth categories and participated with the Belgian youth national team last November before choosing to represent Morocco.
The Moroccan national team will face Ecuador in a friendly tomorrow, Friday, at 21:15 GMT+1, before traveling to France to play Paraguay next Tuesday at 19:00 GMT+1.
Q&A
Why has Rayan Bounida joined the Morocco squad?
Rayan Bounida joined the Morocco squad in Madrid for their friendly match against Ecuador. His call-up by national coach Mohamed Wahbi follows his decision to switch his sporting nationality from Belgian to Moroccan, making him eligible for the team.
What is the significance of Bounida's nationality switch?
Bounida's decision to switch sporting nationality from Belgian to Moroccan is significant because it makes him eligible to represent the 'Atlas Lions' internationally. He previously played for Belgium's youth categories, participating with their youth national team last November.
When will Morocco play their next matches after Bounida's arrival?
After Rayan Bounida's arrival, the Moroccan national team will face Ecuador in a friendly match tomorrow, Friday, in Madrid. Following this, they are scheduled to travel to France to play another friendly against Paraguay next Tuesday.
