The report says the squad announcement is scheduled for a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex next Thursday. Proceedings are expected to begin at 11:00 GMT+1, although the federation has not revealed further selection details.
Morocco are due to open their qualifying programme at home against Gabon on 25 September. The match is scheduled for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium and will place immediate focus on Ouahbi’s tactical approach and choice of senior players.
A strong start would provide momentum before the group faces its first logistical challenge.
Four days after the Gabon fixture, Morocco are due to travel to Bloemfontein for a meeting with Lesotho on 29 September. The match will be played in South Africa, adding travel and recovery demands to a short international window.
That schedule makes squad balance particularly important. Ouahbi will need options across the pitch, with the first two fixtures requiring both control at home and adaptability away from Rabat.
The back-to-back matches should also offer an early indication of how much the coach trusts established internationals compared with players pushing for a larger role.
The squad list will be the clearest early statement of Ouahbi’s priorities. It should reveal which players form the foundation of his qualifying group and whether he is prepared to refresh the team before the competitive programme gathers pace.
Next Thursday’s announcement is therefore the immediate storyline to watch. The bigger test will come when Morocco face Gabon on 25 September, before the trip to Lesotho four days later.