Walid Al -Rakraki was subjected to sharp criticism after summoning Al -Ahly defender, Ashraf Dari, to the Moroccan national team in preparation for the Niger and Zambia confrontations in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in a move that sparked widespread controversy among the Moroccan fans.
Criticism of the decision to summon Dari
The decision to include Dari was met with criticism from a segment of the fans, who saw that the player did not provide strong levels recently, considering that his choice lacks artistic justification and is dominated by emotional nature. Some expressed his surprise at the recall of a defender who has long moved away from participating with the national team.
When was the last post of Ashraf Dari with Morocco?
The defender, who is currently active with Al -Ahly, did not appear in the “Atlas Lions” shirt since September 2024, when he was preparing to play essentially against Lesoto in the qualifiers for the African Nations Cup, but he was absent from the meeting due to an injury he suffered during warm -up operations.
The reasons for calling Dari again
Al -Rakraki decided to summon Dari again to the September 2025 list, as he seeks to try him alongside Nayef Akd in the defense line, especially in light of the recent absences of this position and instability of the most appropriate partner for the English player West Ham.
How was Dari’s performance with Al -Ahly?
Ashraf Dari participated in this season in two games with Al -Ahly, the first in front of Ghazal Al -Mahalla and ended in a negative tie, and the second against Varco, in which the red team won by four against a goal. During the two games, he showed an acceptable defensive level, and also contributed to some offensive shots with long passes and dangerous shots that almost translated into goals.
Is Dary’s logical summons at the present time?
Despite the controversy, followers believe that the decision to summon Dari has what justifies it in light of the absences of the back line of the Moroccan national team. The performance he presented with Al -Ahly at the end of last season in the Egyptian league, along with his good level during his participation in the 2025 Club World Cup, gives his logical summons, especially with Al -Rarkaki searching for defensive solutions before the upcoming entitlements.
