International Moroccan player Mehdi Mellouk dies at 69

International Moroccan player Mehdi Mellouk dies at 69
Saturday 9 April 2022 - 19:46

Royal Moroccan Football Federation(FRMF) announced on Friday the death on Friday of former Moroccan international player Mehdi Mellouk at the age of 69.

Mellouk is remembered for his exceptional efforts that led to Morocco’s coronation at the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in Addis Ababa in 1976.

The federal body presented its condolences to the members of the family of the deceased as well as to the family of national football.

Mehdi Mellouk, who played as a defender and midfielder, played 34 times with the national team and played for Ittihad and Raja Casablanca.

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