World Cup 2026: Youssef Nassiri is number one in Morocco's plans!

Youssef Nasiri is going through a great period with Turkish club Fenerbahçe, and will be Morocco's offensive weapon during the upcoming international break.

The Atlas Lions will face Niger and Tanzania respectively in African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Walid Rikraki is set to start the former Mohammed VI Academy graduate in the advanced striker position, despite strong competition from Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Eghman and Sofiane Rahimi.

As a reminder, Youssef Nasiri started 4 of his 5 AFCON qualifying matches on the bench, but that didn't stop him from scoring 3 goals and providing just 1 assist.

Exceptional brilliance by Youssef al-Nasiri

The 27-year-old is having the best season of his professional career.

In 38 appearances in all competitions, he has scored 25 goals and provided 5 assists.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.