Moroccan Players Shine in Mixed Week — July 24-31, 2026
This week saw Moroccan players making their mark across various leagues and tournaments, with notable performances in both club friendlies and competitive fixtures. A standout moment came from A. Talal, who found the back of the net in the UEFA Europa Conference League, while M. Elyounoussi also made a significant contribution in the Danish Superliga.
Top Performers
A. Talal was on target for FK Tobol Kostanay in their UEFA Europa Conference League match against Panevėžys. Talal scored in the 45th minute, securing a 1-1 draw for his team with an assist from I. Chesnokov.
M. Elyounoussi made a decisive impact for FC Copenhagen in their Superliga match against Lyngby. Elyounoussi scored in the 75th minute, contributing to a 3-2 victory for Copenhagen, with the assist coming from M. Madsen.
Results Abroad
In the COTIF Tournament, the Morocco U20 team secured a 2-1 victory over Mauritania U20. Although no individual Moroccan players scored or received cards, the team effort was enough to clinch the win.
Y. Taha received a yellow card in the 88th minute during Twente's UEFA Europa League match against Ferencvarosi TC, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
A. El Ouazzani featured for Železničar Pančevo in their UEFA Europa Conference League clash against SC Braga, which ended in a 4-0 defeat.
A. Zaroury played for Panathinaikos in their 2-2 draw with Paks in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Rayane Bounida was part of Ajax's squad in their 4-1 UEFA Europa Conference League victory over Vojvodina.
H. Abaida and Y. En-Nesyri were involved in Malaga's 2-2 friendly draw against Al-Ittihad FC, while En-Nesyri also played in a 4-2 friendly defeat to Mallorca.
N. Aguerd participated in Marseille's 2-1 friendly win over Nimes.
A. Harit was part of Başakşehir's squad in their 2-0 UEFA Europa Conference League loss to Inter Turku.
R. Saïss and B. Bouchouari featured in Trabzonspor's 1-0 friendly defeat to Al Sadd.
A. Adli played in FC Augsburg's 5-2 friendly loss to Bournemouth.
S. Laghzaoui was part of Rosenborg's squad in their 4-0 Eliteserien victory over Fredrikstad.
O. Idrissi featured in CF Pachuca's 2-1 Liga MX defeat to Club Queretaro.
A. Tuhami and O. Sadik were involved in Sevilla's 2-1 friendly win over AD Ceuta FC.
Z. Labyad played in Bahia's 1-1 Serie A draw with Corinthians.
A. Abou was part of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's 2-1 First League win over Septemvri Sofia.
S. Jebari featured in FCSB's 2-0 Liga I victory over Csikszereda.
W. Cheddira participated in Napoli's 2-0 friendly win over Carrarese.
N. El Aynaoui was involved in AS Roma's 3-3 friendly draw with Cannes.
Y. Attiat-Allah played in FC Sochi's 5-0 First League win over Arsenal Tula.
H. Igamane featured in Rangers' 0-0 friendly draw with West Ham.
A. El Mahraoui was part of Lokomotiv's 1-1 Premier League draw with Akhmat.
A. Richardson played alongside Elyounoussi in FC Copenhagen's Superliga match.
O. Targhalline and Ilias Akhomach featured in Feyenoord's 2-1 friendly win over Rayo Vallecano.
A. Azhil was involved in Borussia Dortmund II's 5-1 friendly victory over Jong Utrecht.
S. El Karouani played in Levante's 1-0 friendly win over Al-Qadisiyah FC.
Y. Akhamrich featured in Auckland's 2-0 friendly loss to Tottenham.
Looking ahead, Moroccan players will continue to feature prominently as the new season progresses, with eyes on maintaining their form and making further impacts in their respective leagues and competitions.