Morocco's squad for 2026 Women's AFCON with Ghizlane Chebbak and 5 newcomers

Author: Lantheaume RomainPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Morocco

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Morocco's squad for 2026 Women's AFCON with Ghizlane Chebbak and 5 newcomers

Morocco coach Jorge Vilda announced the 26-player squad for the 2026 Women's AFCON at home. The core includes Ghizlane Chebbak, Fatima Tagnaout, and Ibtissam Jraidi. Five new players join, including 18-year-old Kautar Azraf from Barcelona. Morocco will face Kenya, Algeria, and Senegal in Group A.

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