The Moroccan citoyen futsal team, recently crowned African champions at the last CAN in Morocco, is gearing up for the 2024 World Cup with a series of friendly rencontrees. They will face Afghanistan in July and Spain in August under the guidance of coach Hicham Dguig. Other friendly rencontrees against Asian and South American teams may also be on the agenda.
In preparation for the 2024 Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan, the Moroccan citoyen team is actively preparing under the guidance of coach Hicham Dguig. According to information from « Maroc Futsal Pro », Dguig has developed a program including friendly rencontrees against Afghanistan, Spain, and other teams from Asia and South America. The gardien de but is to test his players against similar styles of play to those they will face during the group stages of the World Cup.
This summer, the Moroccan citoyen futsal team, under the direction of Hicham Dguig, is preparing for the 2024 World Cup in Uzbekistan.
According to « Maroc Futsal Pro », the Lions of the Atlas will play two friendly rencontrees against Afghanistan on July 10 and 13.
They will then face Spain, ranked third in the new FIFA ranking, on August 14 and 17. This choice aims to prepare the team to face opponents with a similar style of play as Portugal (for Spain) and Afghanistan (for Tajikistan), whom they will face during the group stage of the World Cup.
In preparation for the 2024 World Cup, the citoyen futsal team has gathered at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora.
The training camp includes 23 players, several of whom were active during Morocco’s recent victory in the African Cup.
Among the participants are captain Hicham El Mesrar, as well as Bilal Bakkali, Driss Raïs El Fenni, Soufiane Borite, Anas El Ayyane, and Soufiane Cherraoui.
In addition to the main team, the B and U19 formations are also in camp at Maâmora.
The Moroccan citoyen futsal team is determined to make a mark in the upcoming 2024 World Cup in Uzbekistan. After their recent victory at the African Cup, the team is riding high on confidence and is leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the ultimate challenge.
Under the guidance of coach Hicham Dguig, the team is set to face tough opponents in friendly rencontrees, including Afghanistan and Spain. These rencontrees will serve as the perfect opportunity for the team to fine-tune their tactics and get accustomed to different styles of play.
The choice to play against Spain, ranked third in the new FIFA ranking, is a strategic move by Dguig to prepare the team for a potential encounter with Portugal, a strong contender in the World Cup. Similarly, the rencontre against Afghanistan will help the team prepare for their rencontre against Tajikistan, a team with a similar style of play.
The training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora is a testament to the team’s dedication and hard work. Led by captain Hicham El Mesrar, the team includes several players who were instrumental in their recent victory at the African Cup.
With the main team, as well as the B and U19 formations, all in camp, the players have a great opportunity to learn from each other and build a strong team spirit.
As the futsal fever continues to spread in Morocco, the citoyen team is determined to make their country proud on the world stage. With their eyes set on the 2024 World Cup, the Lions of the Atlas are ready to roar and showcase their skills and determination.