Morocco: Tawfik Bentayeb top scorer in L2, promoted to L1... and surprise on Ouahbi's World Cup list?

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: Morocco

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Morocco: Tawfik Bentayeb top scorer in L2, promoted to L1... and surprise on Ouahbi's World Cup list?

Tawfik Bentayeb, a 24-year-old Moroccan forward, scored 18 goals in 26 matches with Troyes, helping his team secure promotion to Ligue 1. Loaned from Union Touarga, he may attract interest from several clubs during the transfer window. Despite his impressive performances, his selection for the 2026 World Cup seems unlikely due to strong competition within the Moroccan national team.

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