Morocco face Burundi today for friendly match at Mohammed VI Football Complex for Salé. Dis match na part of Atlas Lions final preparation program before 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi go use dis game as final evaluation before e confirm im World Cup squad. Morocco dey prepare for Group C, where dem go face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
Reuters report say Morocco preparation program include friendlies against Burundi, Madagascar, and Norway before tournament.
Dis friendly come at decisive time for national team. Morocco no just dey look for positive result, but also dey find answers before final World Cup list confirm.
Ouahbi don already enter last phase of preparation, with training camp wey dey test fitness, tactical discipline, and player readiness. Burundi friendly dey serve as one of last filters before official squad announcement.
Final list expected to be confirmed today during press conference at Mohammed VI Football Complex.
Morocco arrive with confidence. Since Ouahbi take charge for March, Atlas Lions draw 1–1 with Ecuador and beat Paraguay 2–1 for preparation matches. Those games give new coach first look at im squad under pressure and help am identify areas wey still need work before World Cup.
Burundi come into match as underdogs, but dem still fit give Morocco useful test. Dem main objective na to stay organized, defend for numbers, and try to frustrate Morocco attacking rhythm.
Burundi expected to defend deep, close central spaces, and make match physical. For Morocco, patience go dey important. Morocco suppose dominate ball and create most chances. Real question no be only final score, but which players show enough quality, discipline, and personality to convince Ouahbi before World Cup squad finalize.
