«A boy's dream come true»: Chemsdine Talbi excited ahead of debut with Morocco team
Moroccan-Belgian Club Brugge winger Chemsdine Talbi couldn't hide his excitement after being called up to the Moroccan national team for the first time. The 19-year-old footballer, who announced his decision to play for Morocco internationally just earlier in March, said he is thrilled with his selection.
«A boy's dream come true, I am very happy to be here with some great players», he told Sporza. «I learn every day and try to integrate myself step by step into this new team and get to know all the players», the Club Brugge talent said.
«I want to win as many titles as possible with this team. My goal is to make all Moroccans proud and happy», said Talbi.
Talbi could soon make his debut for the Moroccan national team. Morocco now has two World Cup qualifying matches on the program. The Atlas Lions will play against the Niger national team on Friday, March 21, 2025, and against Tanzania on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Talbi is one of the young new talents summoned by coach Walid Regragui. Unveiled last week, the list features Chemsdine Talbi as well as names called up for the first time, including Omar El Hilali from Espanyol in Spain, Bilal Nadir from Olympique Marseille in France, and Hamza Igamane from Rangers in Scotland.
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