Overview
- Morocco included Soufiane El‑Faouzi in its 29‑man squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho and a friendly with Ghana.
- El‑Faouzi previously played for Morocco in a May friendly, but that appearance did not lock his eligibility under FIFA rules.
- A competitive appearance in the upcoming qualifiers would permanently cap‑tie El‑Faouzi to Morocco and close the option to represent Germany.
- Schalke signed El‑Faouzi in summer 2025 and his strong club form prompted monitoring by Jürgen Klopp’s new Germany staff.
- Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the federation will move forward with selections after confirming Eintracht striker Younes Ebnoutalib has accepted a Germany invitation, and this recruitment push shows how timely competitive calls decide dual‑national allegiances.