The players are continuing their preparations in Maâmora ahead of their match against Niger.
The national team’s operational preparations are gathering pace at the Kingdom’s state-of-the-art facilities. On Tuesday 10 November 2026, the international players held their second training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora in the run-up to the two-legged tie against Niger, scheduled for 13 and 17 November as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Under the guidance of national team manager Mohamed Ouahbi and his coaching staff, the full squad took part in a one-and-a-half-hour training session focusing on fitness, fluid ball movement and collective tactical adjustments. The training camp also featured a warm tribute from the whole squad to Achraf Hakimi, who was congratulated by his team-mates following his selection for the 2026 FIFPRO World XI.
Tactical discipline and team spirit ahead of the big match
The high standard of the facilities at Maâmora provides an ideal training environment for fine-tuning the first team’s playing patterns ahead of the home fixture against the Niger national team at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca. The sequence of training sessions allows for the gradual integration of the newly called-up players and helps to refine the transition between the defensive lines and the attacking play. Celebrating the individual honours won by key players such as Achraf Hakimi strengthens team spirit in the dressing room and highlights the sporting excellence achieved by the country’s ambassadors at the world’s top clubs. By maintaining a sustained pace of work, the coaching staff aim to secure two consecutive victories to consolidate the team’s top spot in the group and bring the national team closer to early qualification.
Benefits for the image and economy of national sport
The excellence of the national teams’ preparation process highlights the modernisation of the country’s sporting infrastructure and its logistical expertise. The regular organisation of high-level training camps in Maâmora attracts the attention of international observers and showcases the model of public investment dedicated to athletic human capital. The staging of official matches in modern stadiums in Casablanca and then in Rabat boosts activity amongst ticket sellers, urban transport operators and local retailers. By demonstrating its ability to provide a rigorous training environment and showcasing its talent on the international stage, the Kingdom is consolidating its reputation as a regional sporting hub and supporting the development of the events economy across its entire territory.
