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The Path to International Recognition: Eintracht Frankfurt's Rising Talents Join Morocco's Ranks
Reports confirm that Younes Ebnoutalib and Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, two promising footballers from Eintracht Frankfurt, have received a call-up to the Moroccan national team. Although both were born outside Morocco—Ebnoutalib in Frankfurt and Amaimouni-Echghouyab in Spain—their Moroccan heritage through their parents qualifies them to represent the Atlas Lions.
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Mohamed Ouabhi, the newly appointed head coach for Morocco, has included these two players in the provisional roster for the upcoming international fixtures. It's noteworthy that while this call-up is significant, Ebnoutalib retains the option to represent Germany, as the March international break will only feature friendly matches. Morocco is scheduled to face Ecuador and Paraguay in these pre-World Cup friendlies. A strong performance from the duo could secure their spots for the 2026 World Cup in America.
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Both players made their move to Waldstadion during the winter transfer window. Younes Ebnoutalib, a 22-year-old forward, joined from Elversberg for €8 million, where he had an impressive record of 12 goals in 17 appearances. He scored on his debut for Eintracht Frankfurt before a subsequent injury temporarily sidelined him. Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, a winger, transferred from Hoffenheim's second team for €200,000. In the 3. Liga, he contributed significantly with nine goals and six assists in 18 games. Since his move to the Bundesliga, he has played nine matches, netting two goals and providing one assist.