A young hopeful chooses Morocco rather than France

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By: Manu Tournoux

A young hopeful chooses Morocco rather than France

A French international hopeful finally decided to play for Morocco rather than France

Like Amine Adli, Sofiane Diop decided to represent Morocco on the international stage. The Nice striker, who has 13 caps for the Espoirs, was called up by Walid Regragui to play the next two matches of the Atlas Lions, against Eritrea and Tanzania, as part of the qualifiers for the World Cup. World 2026.

Ligue 1 well represented

Also note the presence in this list of the right side of PSG, Achraf Hakimi, and the two attacking midfielders of OM, Azzedine Ounahi and Amine Harit. Rémois Yunis Abdelhamid and Amir Richardson were also called up by the coach of the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists.

In 7 matches played since the start of the season with L1 leader Le Gym, Sofiane Diop has not yet opened his goal counter.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.