The FIFA World Cup qualifiers are approaching, and the Moroccan national team is in outstanding form.
They have been showcasing their dangerous attacking weapons in every match. Morocco remains unbeaten in both the AFCON and FIFA World Cup qualifiers, maintaining an impressive average of three goals per match. This time, they may be aiming to go beyond the semi-finals at the World Cup.
However, head coach Walid Regragui is facing a pleasant dilemma. His three forwards are all delivering exceptional performances, making it unclear who will be the first-choice striker.
One of the main contenders is last season’s UEFA Conference League top scorer, who is currently the leading scorer in the UEFA Europa League as well. In his domestic league, he has played 24 matches, scoring 15 goals and providing 3 assists, making him a joint leader in the goal-scoring charts. Across all competitions, he has recorded 23 goals and 5 assists in 37 matches.
On the other hand, Soufiane Rahimi, who plays for Al Ain, has accumulated 14 goals and 6 assists in 26 matches. Although primarily a left-winger, he can also be deployed as a center-forward when needed.
The final and perhaps strongest option is Youssef En-Nesyri, currently playing for Fenerbahçe. Once an undisputed starter for Morocco, he had recently struggled with form and lost his spot in the lineup. However, over the past three months, he has made an incredible comeback.
En-Nesyri has scored 26 goals and provided 5 assists in 36 matches, averaging one goal every 91 minutes—essentially one goal per match.
With three high-performing forwards at his disposal, coach Walid Regragui faces a tough decision in selecting his main striker.