DR ‹ › Morocco's national team captain, Ghizlane Chebbak, is set to lead an "experienced" squad in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2026), which will be hosted on home soil, as reported by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday. In a feature article previewing the major sporting event, scheduled from March 17 to April 3, 2026, the organization highlighted the diverse and complementary profiles of the 32 Lionesses of the Atlas selected for a training camp this week, according to the preliminary roster announced by coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez. CAF underscores the inclusion of promising newcomers like Kautar Azraf, while noting "a balance between experience and youth" within the squad. "The selection reflects a skillful blend of seasoned internationals, players returning to the team, and emerging young talents, illustrating Morocco's ambition to play a leading role at home," the organization states. Among those called up are Yasmin Mrabet, Salma Amani, Sanaâ Mssoudy, captain Ghizlane Chebbak, alongside goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi, defender Nouhaila Benzina, and forwards Sakina Ouzraoui and Fatima Tagnaout. Having been finalists in the 2024 CAN hosted in Morocco, the women's team is gearing up to face "tough competition" in this 2026 edition. They are placed in Group A, alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya. List of Call-Ups Goalkeepers: Khadija Er-Rmichi, Fatima Ezzahra El Jabraoui, Ines Arouaissa, Hind El Hasnaoui Defenders: Hanane Ait El Haj, Imane Touris, Siham Boukhami, Zineb Redouani, Rania Bouteibi, Nouhaila Benzina, Aziza Rabbah, Fatima El Ghazouani, Meryem Azio Midfielders: Najat Badri, Elodie Nakkach, Yasmin Mrabet, Zineb Erroudani, Hajar Said, Salma Amani, Ghizlane Chebbak, Imene El Ghazouani, Anissa Lahmari, Kautar Azraf Forwards: Sakina Ouzraoui, Imane Saoud, Jade Nassi, Sanaâ Mssoudy, Fatima Tagnaout, Samia Hassani, Ibtissam Jraidi, Kenza Chapelle, Chaimaa Mourtaji
