As Morocco’s coaching staff finalizes its September squad list, three names stand out for reasons beyond simple form: Abdellah Ouazane, Soufian El Faouzi and Hamza Igamane. None of them featured in Morocco’s 2026 World Cup campaign, which is exactly what makes their potential inclusion notable. The list first emerged through the Moroccan newspaper Al-Ahdath Al-Maghribia, widely credited as the source of this leak. With the World Cup now behind them, the national staff appears keen to refresh part of the squad and test new attacking options heading into the 2026-2027 international calendar.
Among the three, Igamane draws the most attention. Born on November 2, 2002, in Témara, the striker built his reputation first in Botola, then in Scottish football with Glasgow Rangers, before moving to LOSC Lille in the summer of 2025 on a five-year deal running through 2030. At 1.81m and 77kg, he offers a powerful, explosive profile, capable of leading the line or drifting wide when needed. His numbers in Europe were strong before the transfer, with around 83 matches and 28 goals across his career at that point. Interestingly, another emerging name in Moroccan football, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, has also been generating buzz as part of the Atlas Lions’ new generation, showing that Igamane is not the only young talent pushing for recognition.
His rise has been rapid. He adapted quickly to European football, first in Scotland and now in France, showing pace in behind defenses and physical strength in duels. His Lille debut left an impression, with a direct hand in a 7-1 win over Lorient shortly after arriving. Some observers have compared his style to Adriano, a comparison that has only fueled the growing hype around him. As a newcomer to the senior national team, he already has a goal to his name, scoring within minutes of coming on against Niger. His profile has led some to describe him as a midfield anchor in the making, underlining his growing importance to the Atlas Lions setup.
Still, his availability for September is not guaranteed. It depends on his physical condition following a period of injury and heavy workload. Dr. Christophe Baudot, tasked with monitoring his recovery, will play a key role in deciding whether he is fit enough to be called up.
For Ouazane and El Faouzi, less detail is public, but their presence alongside Igamane reflects the same broader idea: a squad in evolution, looking beyond the World Cup roster toward fresh attacking solutions.
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