Ismail Baouf, a promising defender from Anderlecht B team, has made headlines by officially receiving Moroccan citizenship and choosing to play for the Atlas Lions at the international level. Despite having previously represented Belgium in youth teams, the 18-year-old Baouf has decided to switch his sporting allegiance to Morocco, receiving his Moroccan passport this week.
With his new citizenship, Baouf is now eligible to join the Moroccan national team, with the U-20 squad likely to be his first destination. Expected to feature in the upcoming training camp, Baouf’s addition will provide much-needed depth to the team’s defense, especially with important North African qualifying matches on the horizon for the African U-20 Cup of Nations.
Excitement is building around Baouf’s potential impact on the Moroccan national team, as fans eagerly anticipate watching this young talent in action on the international stage.