Zakaria El Ouahdi: between Morocco and Belgium, his heart swings

Bronze medalist with the Moroccan Olympic team, the Genk midfielder Zakaria El Ouahdifaces a dilemma: should he change his sporting nationality in favor of Belgium? Or will he continue his adventure with Morocco?

At the end of November, Zakaria El Ouahdi considered changing his sporting nationality. “Of course, hearing that I could be in the Belgian selection is something very beautiful too. (…) This would become a dilemma (if it was called, Editor’s note). » On the web, Moroccan supporters did not appreciate this speech by the player. They accused the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist with Morocco’s Olympic team of betrayal. Faced with the controversy, he returned to his remarks in another extract, not broadcast. “Do I still dream of a selection with Morocco? Yes of course, of course,” he said.