Issam Erraki (; born 5 January 1981) is a Moroccan professional

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, who plays as a

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for Stade Marocain .

International career

In January 2014, coach Hassan Benabicha, invited him to be a part of the Moroccan squad for the

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. He helped the team to top group B after drawing with

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and

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and defeating

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. The team was eliminated from the competition at the quarter final zone after losing to

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* 1981 births Living people Footballers from Rabat Moroccan men's footballers Morocco men's international footballers Moroccan expatriate men's footballers AS FAR players Al Wehda FC players Al Raed FC players Raja CA players Emirates Club players Khor Fakkan Club players Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia Morocco men's A' international footballers 2014 African Nations Championship players Saudi Pro League players UAE Pro League players UAE First Division League players Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia Men's association football midfielders Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates 2016 African Nations Championship players 21st-century Moroccan sportsmen {{Morocco-footy-midfielder-stub