Final Roster Announced for the Mediterranean Games

In a significant announcement, Ludovic Batelli, the head coach of Morocco's U20 national football team, has revealed the final roster of 18 players who will represent the nation in the upcoming 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games. These games are set to take place from August 21 to September 3, 2026, in Taranto, located in southern Italy. The Atlas Cubs, as they are affectionately known, will be competing in Group A, where they will face formidable opponents including Tunisia, Turkey, and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Group B features Italy, Algeria, Kosovo, and Albania, promising a competitive atmosphere throughout the tournament.

Meet the Selected Players

The selection of players highlights a mix of talent from various clubs, showcasing Morocco's commitment to nurturing young football talent. The final list includes standout players such as Saad Antra from Raja Casablanca, Hamza Bouhaddi and Abderrahmane Arkid from FUS Rabat, and Benjamin Khaderi who plays for PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The complete roster is as follows:

  • 1- Saad Antra (Raja Casablanca)
  • 2- Hamza Bouhaddi (FUS Rabat)
  • 3- Abderrahmane Arkid (FUS Rabat)
  • 4- Bilal Soukrat (RS Berkane)
  • 5- Yassine Zouhair (AS FAR)
  • 6- Anas Benomar (Raja Casablanca)
  • 7- Mohamed Monssef (Wydad Casablanca)
  • 8- Abdelghafour Gourari (RS Berkane)
  • 9- Hamza Raji (RS Berkane)
  • 10- Chouaib Bellarouch (Mohammed VI Academy)
  • 11- Youssef Jamal (Union Touarga)
  • 12- Khalid Kasbi (Union Touarga)
  • 13- Ilyes Hiddaoui (Mohammed VI Academy)
  • 14- Benjamin Khaderi (PSV Eindhoven – Netherlands)
  • 15- Yahia Iguiz (Raja Casablanca)
  • 16- Abdelali Eddaoudi (FUS Rabat)
  • 17- Noham Hamdaoua (Cagliari – Italy)
  • 18- Karim Essaadi (Raja Casablanca)

This carefully curated team is poised to showcase their skills on an international stage, embodying the spirit and aspirations of Moroccan football. Enthusiasts and supporters are eagerly anticipating the matches, which promise to be a thrilling showcase of young talent and competitive football.

As reported by en.hespress.com.