Ziyech Excluded from Morocco’s AFCON Squad
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Loading... - Christina Bruce
- 18 Oct 2024
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Moroccan national team coach Walid Regragui has announced a 25-player squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against the Central African Republic, and notable absences include Brahim Diaz and Hakim Ziyech, both of whom are sidelined due to injuries. Ziyech's exclusion has garnered significant attention, with Regragui officially citing injury as the reason for his absence.
However, speculation has arisen regarding the potential influence of Ziyech's recent outspoken support for the Palestinian cause and his criticisms of the Moroccan Makhzen regime on the decision to exclude him from the squad. Observers have pointed out that his vocal stance on political issues may have played a role in the coach's selection process, raising questions about the intersection of sports and politics in the context of national representation.
As the Moroccan team prepares for the qualifiers, the absence of a player of Ziyech's caliber is notable, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the team's performance in the upcoming matches. The situation highlights the complexities surrounding player selection and the broader implications of athletes' political expressions in their home countries.
