Dheyaa Called Up for Upcoming Morocco Football Matches
Bahrain National Football Team Prepares for International Matches in Morocco
Upcoming Fixtures Against Morocco and Egypt
The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has unveiled the schedule for the national team’s matches during the upcoming FIFA international break. Scheduled to play two friendly games in Rabat, Morocco, the Bahrain team will first face the hosts this Thursday, followed by a match against Egypt on October 12. The team, led by Croatian coach Dragan Taljic, is set to depart for Rabat early Monday morning and return on October 13, according to BFA announcements.
Squad Updates and Preparations
East Riffa Club’s Ahmed Dheyaa has been added to the squad list, joining an already robust roster that includes prominent players such as Mohammed Jassim Marhoon, Komail Al Aswad, and Mahdi Abduljabbar. The lineup is preparing intensively for upcoming competitions, notably the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, set for November and December in Doha, Qatar. This strategic gathering is crucial for fine-tuning the team dynamics before these major fixtures.
Key Players in Bahrain’s Lineup
The full squad boasts names like Sayed Dhiya Saeed, Mohammed Al Rumaihi, and Mahdi Humaidan. Defensive fortitude is provided by players like Waleed Al Hayyam and Amine Benaddi. The goalkeeper lineup features Ebrahim Luthfallah, Yousef Habib, and Mohammed Elgharably, ensuring robust defensive strategies.
Road Ahead: FIFA Arab Cup and Qualifying Matches
Both Morocco and Egypt will also participate in this year’s FIFA Arab Cup, adding extra significance to the upcoming friendlies. Bahrain is slated to play a critical qualifying match against Djibouti on November 26 at Doha’s Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. This match, kicking off at 4 PM Bahrain time, is vital for securing a place in the competition’s group stage.
Arab Cup Group Dynamics
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Qatar, Tunisia, Syria/South Sudan, Palestine/Libya |
| Group B | Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman/Somalia, Yemen/Comoros |
| Group C | UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait/Mauritania |
| Group D | Bahrain (if qualified), Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon/Sudan |
If Bahrain succeeds in its qualifying endeavor, it will join Group D alongside Algeria, Iraq, and the winner of the Lebanon versus Sudan qualifier.
Looking Forward
The upcoming matches in Morocco serve as critical preparation as Bahrain seeks to assert itself on the regional stage. The additional competition in the FIFA Arab Cup presents an opportunity for Bahrain to showcase its footballing prowess against some of the region’s top teams.
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