Morocco: Ayyoub Bouaddi explains his choice

Ayyoub Bouaddi chooses Morocco and explains his decision

Africa 25 May 2026 at 07:13

Ayyoub Bouaddi has ultimately decided to represent Morocco at senior level. The young Moroccan has spoken out about his decision.

Speaking to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Ayyoub Bouaddi explained his choice, which was influenced in part by Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi and the president of the FRMF, Fouzi Lekjaa.

"The coach and the president immediately told me to choose Morocco, that it was the right decision. That I would receive an incredible welcome. And they weren't lying, because that's exactly what happened — I was given an amazing welcome, the facilities are top-notch, the team is fantastic, so everything is perfect," said the Senlis-born player.

🗣️ « 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗨 𝗣𝗘𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘 𝗠'𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘́ 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗖̧𝗔. » 🥹🇲🇦

Ayyoub Bouaddi évoque son choix de représenter le Maroc :

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He added: "I've made my choice and I'm very proud of it. It's a relief to have made this decision. I'm proud to represent my country, Morocco. A huge thank you to the Moroccan people, and I hope we achieve great things together."