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Saibari, wanted by Bayern, shines in friendly with Morocco

PSV player Ismael Saibari received praise for his performance in Morocco's victory over Madagascar, where he scored two goals. The attacking midfielder is a target for Bayern München and is eager to represent his country at the 2026 World Cup.

11 June 2026Global
Saibari, wanted by Bayern, shines in friendly with Morocco
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Ismael Saibari, PSV player and Bayern München target, stood out in Morocco's victory over Madagascar, scoring two goals during the friendly in Rabat. Saibari, 25, only participated in the first half of the game and managed to find the goal twice before completing 30 minutes of play. The newspaper Le Matin wrote that "Morocco dominates Madagascar and continues its path towards the 2026 World Cup". In turn, the Al Mountakhab portal praised Saibari's performance, stating that he played a crucial role in the attack, taking advantage of his intelligent placement on the field. The player, with 29 caps, was considered Man of the Match by Le 360 ​​Sport, receiving a rating of 8.5. "He once again demonstrated his effectiveness in front of goal. Saibari made the difference in the attacking line, always being available and causing danger in the opponent's area. He was the architect of this victory. The best player in the Eredivisie proved that his profile fits perfectly into coach Ouahbi's tactical plan", they highlighted. After the match, Saibari expressed his satisfaction: "It's always good to score, especially twice, but the most important thing is that we won, we played well and we showed who we are as a team," he told Moroccan media. "This will be my first World Cup and I'm very proud to be able to represent my country on the highest stage. The aim is to get as far as possible." Former Ajax player Noussair Mazraoui also took part in the friendly, playing m

more than an hour. "We wanted to win by a good margin and we did, but at the World Cup the opponents will be more difficult. I can't wait to start the tournament. We have a big challenge right from the start against Brazil. It will be a great test for us. Let's make sure we are ready," he said. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi still has one last friendly against Norway in four days, as preparation for the game against Brazil on June 14th. "We have a solid defense, but Norway will represent a new challenge. We need this to prepare well for the World Cup. We have to start the competition with maximum concentration."

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