Moroccan footballer Zakaria El Ouahdi faced an unfortunate setback as he was unable to depart with the national team, the "Atlas Lions," to the United States. Just minutes before the flight took off, he was removed from the aircraft, leading to widespread speculation and concern among fans and observers alike.
Video footage circulating on social media captured the moment when El Ouahdi, a 24-year-old talent, was taken off the plane that was bound for America. Reports from the English version of the Moroccan news outlet "Hespress" indicate that his absence from the squad raised questions due to the lack of an official explanation regarding the situation.
The situation has been further complicated by conflicting reports regarding the precise reason for his unexpected withdrawal. While some sources denied that a visa issue was at fault, it was noted that El Ouahdi had indeed boarded the plane before being disembarked just moments before takeoff. Other reports, however, suggested that the player was unable to travel due to complications linked to obtaining a U.S. entry visa, and high-level efforts are reportedly underway to resolve the matter.
Additionally, other Moroccan media outlets have highlighted that El Ouahdi has faced issues securing a U.S. visa on two separate occasions, compounding the frustration surrounding his current situation.
As reported by alarabiya.net.
