Morocco No 8 Extra Quality Jun 2026

Morocco’s return to the World Cup in 1994 and 1998 saw a new generation. While Mustapha Hadji wore 7 and 11, the 8 jersey belonged to .

Ounahi’s journey to wearing is a modern fairy tale. Born in Casablanca, he moved to France as a child, was rejected by several academies, and nearly quit football to focus on his studies. He played in France’s third division before earning a move to Ligue 1. When head coach Regragui handed him the No 8 shirt ahead of the World Cup, many Moroccan fans questioned the decision. By the end of the tournament, those same fans were buying replica shirts with “Ounahi – 8” printed on the back. morocco no 8