Abdelhak Assal… 5 things to know about the new Atlas Lion

Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, announced the new squad list on Tuesday, May 27, in preparation for the upcoming international break.

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The Atlas Lions will face Benin and Tunisia as part of their build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

The new Morocco squad features a fresh face in Abdelhak Assal. Here are five things you need to know about the RS Berkane central defender.

• Developed at the divisional club TAS Casablanca, he had a stint with SC Chabab Mohammédia before joining RS Berkane in 2023.
• He has only one appearance for the local national team, which came in a friendly match against Jamaica in 2022.
• This season, he has featured in 34 matches in the Botola Pro Inwi and the CAF Confederation Cup, recording 4 assists.
• His market value is estimated at 800,000 euros according to Transfermarkt.
• At 26 years old, he is under contract with RS Berkane until 2026.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.