Algeria Foot – Walid Regragui spots three young Moroccan nuggets during the CAN U20, with a view to a future among the A of Morocco.
While the African Cup of Nations U20 is in full swing, the Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui, keeps a careful eye on the performances of the young Moroccan guard. The U20 selection, placed in group B, started the competition with a difficult but precious victory against Kenya (3-2), a promising start that has not escaped the expert eye of the National Coach.
According to information relayed by a Moroccan media, Regragui has identified three young talents likely to jump to A in the near future. These players, although little known to the general public, have all the assets to claim the elite, including tactical maturity, intelligence of play and a potential for considerable progression.
Julien Mesbahicentral defender of FC Twente, is the first name mentioned. Aged 19, he recently opted for Moroccan sports nationality, after a visit to the selections of Dutch young people. Even if he has only one appearance in Eredivisie, his rigorous training in the Netherlands and his full defensive profile make it a high potential element.
The second player in the Regragui viewfinder is none other thanAbdelhamid Aït BoudlalRevelation of Amiens SC in Ligue 2. Solid in duels, intelligent in his investments, this 18 -year -old defender had already distinguished himself during the U17 World Cup in 2023 with the lion cubs. His nine appearances in the French second division confirmed his ability to evolve in a competitive context.
Finally,
Ismaël Baoufresident of the Anderlecht reserve, completes this short-list. At 19, this young defender showed remarkable regularity with 26 games played this season, embellished with two goals. Having also opted for Moroccan nationality to the detriment of Belgium, he perfectly embodies this new generation of binationals who choose the kingdom to express their talent.
In a context where Morocco relies on an ambitious training policy and targeted international recruitment, these three profiles illustrate the renewal strategy carried by Regragui. The idea is clear: to build the future today, by integrating the best hopes in a coherent national project.
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