By In a thrilling start to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Morocco’s U23 team triumphed over Argentina with a scoreline of 2-1. The match, which was filled with unexpected turns and sparked much discussion, marked a stellar debut for the Moroccan squad under the leadership of Tarik Sektioui. Their next challenge is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, against Ukraine at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, as part of the second day of group stage matches.
One key concern for the Moroccan team is the fitness of 20-year-old right winger Ilias Akhomach, who reportedly suffered a muscle overload during the match against Argentina. According to Soccer212’s post on X, Akhomach is set to undergo medical examinations this Thursday to assess the extent of his injury.
“For the moment, it’s being described as a ‘muscle overload.’ Let’s be hopeful and patient,” Soccer212 noted.
In the clash against Argentina, Akhomach played a pivotal role by assisting Soufiane Rahimi’s opening goal just before halftime and by winning the penalty that Rahimi converted in the 49th minute. Akhomach, who chose to represent Morocco over Spain unlike rising star Lamine Yamal, delivered a dynamic and robust performance for Villarreal.
However, Akhomach’s potential absence in the crucial upcoming match against Ukraine has raised concerns. Fortunately, Ez Abde, another former Barcelona player who substituted Akhomach on Wednesday, is on standby and ready to step in if needed.
Stay tuned for more updates as Morocco continues their journey in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
