Beyond the Atlas Lions: Morocco’s aspiring footballers

Three young Moroccan amateur footballers dream of becoming a professional one day against all odds.

Despite Morocco having a successful national soccer team, the chances of making it as a star soccer player in the country are very slim, especially outside the big cities.

Lack of government investment and limited sports opportunities leave talented teens with little prospect of becoming professionals, let alone celebrity athletes.

Three young footballers dream of earning a decent income from their sport, becoming professionals and even becoming stars one day. But in reality, they struggle with low wages, limited facilities and the relentless need to balance providing for their family with their soccer dreams.

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