Senegalese futsal player literally named King Mohammed VI

A Senegalese futsal player has attracted widespread attention after football fans noticed that he bears the full name and royal title of Morocco's King Mohammed VI.

Roi Mouhamed Six Goudiaby, a player for Ndangane FC, appeared on the Senegalese Football Federation's squad list published on July 2 for the national team's preparations ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, with his unusual name quickly circulating across social media.

Le Maroc ?? en vrai ils sont nos amis et frères.
Saviez-vous que dans notre équipe nationale de Futsal qui prépare les Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse, Sa Majesté le Roi Mouhamed 6 y a un homonyme..
Il s’appelle Roi Mouhamed Six Goudiaby.
Cela témoigne encore des relations entre… pic.twitter.com/cM1WjjOZTc

— Abdoul Aziz Bane (@AbdoulAzizBane) July 8, 2026

According to Senegalese media, the coincidence sparked widespread reactions and has been widely viewed as a symbolic reflection of the longstanding ties between Morocco and Senegal.