Oufkir also chooses Morocco: 'Maybe KNVB should start the conversation earlier'

Oufkir has chosen to represent Morocco, becoming the second Dutch-born player to do so recently, following Abdellah Ouazane. His coach, Echteld, understands the decision but regrets that Oufkir did not choose the Netherlands, where he had been a key player for the youth teams. Echteld suggests that the KNVB should engage more with Dutch talents of Moroccan descent to prevent them from opting for Morocco. The recent successes of Morocco in international tournaments, including their better performance than the Netherlands in the last World Cup, contribute to this trend. This issue has historical roots, with other players like Ziyech and Mazraoui also choosing Morocco over the Netherlands.