The Amrabat Absence Mystery: Injury, Not Mutiny, Rocking Morocco’s AFCON Clash with Tanzania
4 January 2026
Absence explained, not mutiny
A trusted source told Kooora exclusively that rumors about Sofiane Amrabat's absence from the second straight Morocco game against Tanzania are unfounded.
Official explanations and context
Reports tying his absence to disobedience and a renewed refusal to sit on the bench after Zambia are not supported; his midfield display had improved in the previous match.
An official told Kooora there is no truth to attacks on team unity; Amrabat is a model professional, and his absence results from an ankle injury carried from Betis, keeping him out for five weeks and prompting early arrival at the Mohammed VI Training Center for treatment.
He added: 'Amrabat missed the last training session and felt some discomfort; his absence is injury-related, and he will train alone should the team advance tonight.'
He is set to return to individual training if the Atlas Lions reach the next round tonight. Also, punchline: If patience were a tactic, Morocco would win by default.
