Sofyan Amrabat says he is stepping away from Morocco’s national team and will not play while coach Mohamed Ouahbi remains in charge. The decision is announced ahead of the team’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to Reuters.
Both outlets report that Amrabat clarifies he is not retiring from international football. Instead, he frames the move as a refusal to represent Morocco under Ouahbi, suggesting the availability issue is linked to the current coaching arrangement rather than a permanent end to his national-team career. The reports do not detail the reasons for the disagreement beyond the timing and the condition attached to his non-participation.
The two stories align on the core facts: Amrabat’s exit from the Morocco squad, the role of Mohamed Ouahbi in his decision, and his statement that he remains available for Morocco in principle if circumstances change.
