According to information published this Thursday by the German newspaper Bild, Moroccan internationals Ayoub El Maimouni and Younes Ben Taleb, both playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, are expected to be included in the extended list of the Moroccan national team. This marks an important first step for the two players, who are now closely monitored by the new coach of the Atlas Lions, Mohamed Ouahbi.
In an article dedicated to the subject, the German media emphasizes that the performances of the two Moroccans during the first part of the season in the Bundesliga have not gone unnoticed by the Moroccan staff. Consistent, diligent, and increasingly visible within their club, El Maimouni and Ben Taleb have thus convinced the selection officials to consider them for upcoming fixtures.
This potential inclusion in the extended squad would represent a turning point in the international trajectory of the two players. Although a definitive spot in the final list is yet to be confirmed, this extended call-up already reflects a concrete interest from the Moroccan national team. It could especially allow them to position themselves for upcoming gatherings and strengthen their candidacy for future competitions.
This decision is part of Morocco’s preparation for two friendly matches scheduled at the end of the month against Ecuador and Paraguay. These are two important appointments for Mohamed Ouahbi, who continues to build his squad in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
