Mayssa Baha: The Moroccan national team's jersey is a symbol of pride... and my experience with Barcelona shows significant development.

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Mayssa Baha: The Morocco Jersey is a Source of Pride... My Experience with Barcelona is Evolving

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - 06:00

Mayssa Baha, a player for the Moroccan women's national team and a professional at FC Barcelona, emphasized that representing Morocco is a source of pride and honor for her. She reaffirmed her continuous commitment to give her best to make Moroccan fans happy and to raise the national flag on various occasions.

The young Moroccan player expressed her happiness with the level shown by the U-17 women's national team during a video interview conducted at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamoura (prior to the loss against the German national team). She praised the positive results achieved by the group, including a 4-0 victory, and confirmed that the continuous development of the players gives them the ability to compete strongly on both the continental and international stages.

Speaking about her experience with the national team, Baha described wearing the Moroccan jersey as a unique experience that carries a lot of meaning for her. She recalled her great joy in scoring two goals that contributed to making the fans happy, and continuing her football journey inspired by her father and brother's experiences.

Regarding her professional experience with Barcelona, Mayssa expressed pride in wearing the colors of the Catalan club, considering that being part of this sports institution provides her with a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop her skills on a daily basis.

She also recalled the moment she heard her name for the first time among the team, describing it as an important milestone that will remain etched in her sports memory.

The Moroccan player did not hide the influence of her family on her connection to football, explaining that the family atmosphere contributed to nurturing her passion for the game since childhood by watching her father's matches, before finding in her brother a role model who encouraged her to enter the world of football. She added that the interest in the Moroccan national team and Barcelona remains strong within the family.

Baha sent a message to Moroccan girls who wish to play football, urging them to trust in their abilities and not to give up on their ambitions, while committing to work, diligence, and perseverance to achieve their goals and reach the highest levels.

In conclusion, the Barcelona player expressed her gratitude to the Moroccan fans who continue to support her, and praised the attention of the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to the development of women's football, appreciating the care and follow-up that players receive. She confirmed her determination to continue working and developing to represent Morocco in the best possible way.

Moroccan Women's National Team Lionesses of the Atlas Mayssa Baha
Mayssa Baha: The Moroccan national team's jersey is a symbol of pride... and my experience with Barcelona shows significant development. — Africa Sport News