Yassine Zabiri Aims to Lead Morocco’s Attack

Yassine Zabiri is not hiding. Not from the pressure of La Liga, not from the weight of a country’s expectations, and certainly not from the question that now follows him everywhere: can he lead Morocco’s front line?

The Racing Santander striker answered without hesitation when asked by DAZN if he could spearhead the Atlas Lions’ attack.

"Yes, I think so. I work all year round, and I hope we continue in this manner. We will keep working so that the team earns the coach's trust, as he is the one who makes the decisions."

No bravado. Just conviction backed by graft. Zabiri knows that in Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad, nothing is handed out. Minutes are earned, roles are won, and status is fragile. His message was simple: he is ready to carry more.

For the young forward, this is about more than tactics or selection charts. Representing Morocco cuts far deeper than that.

"It is an honour for me and for my whole family, as this was a dream I had since my childhood," he said. "Now we are enjoying these moments, and after that we will see what happens."

You can hear the mix in his words: pride, gratitude, and a quiet hunger for what comes next. The shirt he wears now was once just a picture on television, a fantasy shared at home with his family. Today, it is his reality — and he is not satisfied with simply being part of the squad.

His ambitions stretch all the way to the Africa Cup of Nations. Zabiri is not talking about just turning up, playing his part, and going home. His target is the podium.

"God willing, we will go to the Africa Cup of Nations and reach as far as possible. I hope we are crowned with the title," he concluded.

That is the standard he is setting for himself and his national team: not participation, but contention.

All of this comes in a pivotal week at club level. Racing Santander are preparing to host Real Madrid on Sunday in the 11th round of La Liga, a fixture that will test every aspect of Zabiri’s game. The timing is no coincidence. Deliver against Spain’s biggest club, and his words about leading Morocco will carry even more weight.

For Zabiri, the path is clear. Perform for Racing. Convince Ouahbi. Carry the dream of a family and a nation into the Africa Cup of Nations.

The question now is not whether he wants that responsibility. It’s whether he can seize it when the biggest stage finally calls.