Netherlands: Ibrahim Afellay is not afraid of Morocco

Afellay advises the Dutch

Africa 25 June 2026 at 11:31

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Netherlands: Ibrahim Afellay is not afraid of Morocco

The Netherlands could face Morocco in the round of 16 of this 2026 World Cup. According to Ibrahim Afellay, the Dutch have nothing to fear.

Former Dutch international Ibrahim Afellay believes the Atlas Lions showed too many weaknesses against Haiti (4-2) on Wednesday night. That’s why he thinks the Netherlands can be confident heading into the round of 16.

"Koeman certainly doesn’t need to lose any sleep over them. They played very poorly in the second half. Morocco keeps losing the ball. Against stronger opponents, you just get demolished," said the former PSV player on NOS.

💬🇳🇱 Ibrahim Afellay believes Ronald Koeman has no reason to worry about Morocco:

“There’s nothing to lose sleep over.” 😳

The former Dutch international of Moroccan origin bases his view on the Atlas Lions’ performance against Haiti, which he found disappointing. pic.twitter.com/OnFZCkxiM6
— TFT MOROCCO (@TFT_Morocco) June 25, 2026

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