Moroccan Footballer Eyes Egyptian Nationality
A Moroccan footballer currently playing in the Egyptian league is reportedly pursuing Egyptian nationality with the hopes of representing Egypt at the international level. According to Egyptian journalist Ahmed Abdel Basset, the player has reached out to FIFA to inquire about the possibility of switching national allegiances and is now awaiting a response to initiate the official process.
While Abdel Basset did not disclose the name of the player, he indicated that this individual has not played for Morocco in any Africa Cup of Nations or World Cup matches, having only participated in the Arab Cup. The player is keen to find out whether his participation in the Arab competition might hinder his chances of donning the Egyptian jersey in upcoming fixtures.
The Egyptian national team is gearing up for the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, with matches scheduled against Angola and South Sudan in September. Meanwhile, Moroccan outlet Sport7 has identified the player in question as Mahmoud Bentayg, a professional with the Zamalek club.
At 26 years old, Bentayg joined Zamalek in the summer of 2024 from Saint-Étienne and has already secured three titles: the Egyptian Premier League, the Egypt Cup, and the African Super Cup. His quest for Egyptian nationality reflects a growing trend among players seeking to change national representations, thereby adding an intriguing layer to the dynamics of international football.
As reported by fr.news.yahoo.com.
