Morocco: “It’s a great honor” — Barcelona prodigy Mayssa Baha, courted by France and Spain, makes her choice clear

Author: Prudence AhanogbePublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Morocco
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Morocco: “It’s a great honor” — Barcelona prodigy Mayssa Baha, courted by France and Spain, makes her choice clear

Fifteen-year-old Barcelona forward Mayssa Baha, the youngest goalscorer in Liga F history, confirmed she will represent Morocco despite interest from Spain, her country of birth, and France, which she is eligible to play for through her father, Nabil Baha. In an interview with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, she called wearing Morocco’s shirt “a great honor” and said she was proud to follow her father and brother Ziyad’s example. She said her brother inspired her to take up football and praised Morocco’s U17 women for their 4-0 World Cup win over New Zealand. Baha pledged to do her best to make Moroccan supporters proud.

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