Reda Taknawti, the goalkeeper for the Royal Army club, is taking the “opportunity of a lifetime” to secure his place in the final list of the Moroccan national team participating in the 2026 World Cup, through the gateway of the CAF Champions League final.
With the return of Munir Al-Mohammedi, the goalkeeper of Renaissance Berkane, to strong competition after recovering from injury and participating in professional league matches, the competition for the goalkeeper position has intensified ahead of Coach Mohammed Wahbi’s announcement of the final squad.
Taknawti believes that his participation with the Royal Army in the home and away matches of the CAF Champions League final against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns gives him a clear advantage over his rivals.
The African final matches are an ideal opportunity for Reda Taknawti to confirm his remarkable brilliance this season and prove his right to strongly compete for a starting position in the “Atlas Lions” lineup.
This match is expected to attract wide media coverage, providing an ideal platform for Taknawti to deliver an exceptional performance that draws attention and enhances his chances of joining the national team.
Reda Taknawti seeks to make the most of this historic opportunity, especially since the competition for the goalkeeper spot is very strong, with distinguished goalkeepers in the league such as Lhrar of Raja, Benabid of Wydad, and Shehab of Maghreb Fes.
Each of them delivers outstanding performances, making every match and every crucial intervention vital for goalkeepers hoping to represent Morocco on the biggest global stage, while Taknawti realizes the importance of this final as a decisive step toward achieving his dream of participating in the World Cup.
