Moroccan footballer (born 2001)
Rachid Ghanimi (born 25 April 2001) is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Botola club Fath Union Sport. He was selected for the Moroccan team at the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal with the Atlas Lions.[1][2]
Club career
Ghanimi signed his first professional contract with RC Oued Zem in 2020. He never played any games, mainly serving as the third-string goalkeeper. He was an unused substitute in a 2–0 loss to Hassania Agadir.[3]
Seeking more regular game time, Ghanimi left Oued Zem in August 2023 to join Fath Union Sport in Rabat for an undisclosed fee.[4] He made his Rabat debut in a 0–0 draw against Olympic Safi.[5] Ghanimi also played in the following game against Hassania in a 3–1 win, with Ghanimi only conceding to a penalty.[6] Ghanimi would also play in a 1–1 draw against MA Tétouan[7] and in a 1–0 win against JS Soualem, with Ghanimi saving a penalty in the latter.[8]
International career
Ghanimi was called up to the Morocco national team to play in the friendlies against Cape Verde and South Africa. He appeared on the bench against South Africa but didn't play any games.[9] Ghanimi also played one game for the Morocco U23, with Tarik Sektioui opting to give him a chance in a 2–0 win against the Wales U21.[10] Ghanimi was a member of the Morocco squad that won the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.[11]
Ghanimi was included in Morocco's 2024 Summer Olympics squad.[12] Morocco won the bronze medal.[13]
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