Capivariano sign Moroccan defender for Copinha 2026 campaign | OneFootball

Capivariano began its preparation last week for the 2026 São Paulo Junior Football Cup with an international addition to the squad. For the tournament, the team will have defender Noussair Jilal, only 18 years old, who has been called up for Morocco's under-15, under-17, and under-20 national teams.

“It's a unique opportunity and I'm sure it will be very good. I am very grateful for everyone's trust and I will repay it with a lot of effort,” said the young defender, who signed a contract with the club until August 2027.

He was trained in the youth categories of Wydad Casablanca, one of the most traditional clubs on the African continent and a participant in the last FIFA Club World Cup. The defender was integrated into Capivariano's under-20 group to begin pre-season work.

The groups for the 2026 Copinha will still be announced by the São Paulo Football Federation. The entity will define the schedules, table, and groups of the competition on the 25th of this November.

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