# Sofiane Amrabat refusal to play for Morocco > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sofiane-amrabat-refusal-to-play-for-morocco > Updated: 2026-09-08T15:20:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Moroccan midfielder Sofiane Amrabat has announced his refusal to play for the Morocco national team for as long as Mohamed Wahbi serves as head coach. Amrabat stated that while representing Morocco has been his “greatest honor,” he does not feel able to continue under the current technical leadership. He clarified that this decision is not a permanent retirement from international football and indicated he remains open to a potential return if circumstances change. Amrabat declined to provide specific details regarding his disagreements with the management, citing respect for the national team and its staff. Recent reports suggest the decision by the 30-year-old Ajax Amsterdam midfielder may follow a decline in his playing time. During the 2026 World Cup, Amrabat reportedly saw a reduced role, starting only one of Morocco's six matches as the coaching staff transitioned toward younger players such as Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui. His absence comes ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled to begin in late September. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Sofyan Amrabat refuses to play for Morocco under coach Mohamed Ouahbi Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has announced he will not play for the national team as long as coach Mohamed Ouahbi is in charge, citing personal reasons but clarifying he is not retiring. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofyan-amrabat-refuses-to-play-for-morocco-under-current-coach ### 2026-09-07: Moroccan footballers Sofiane Rahimi and Sofiane Amrabat make personal announcements Moroccan footballer Sofiane Rahimi mourns the death of his father, while midfielder Sofiane Amrabat announces he will step away from the national team under coach Mohamed Wahbi. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-footballers-sofiane-rahimi-and-sofiane-amrabat-make-personal-announcements --- Cite as: Sofiane Amrabat refusal to play for Morocco. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sofiane-amrabat-refusal-to-play-for-morocco