Regragui: 'AFCON Must Stay Home, Not Just a Verbal Promise; Fans Understand 18 Consecutive Wins Are Difficult, Even at Home'

Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, confirmed that the attacking effectiveness, which was absent in the previous match against Mozambique, was present today against Uganda (4-0). He emphasized the necessity of keeping the Africa Cup of Nations in the Kingdom.

Regragui stated in a televised interview: "Today, the difference between the Uganda and Mozambique matches was clear. In today's game, the players demonstrated effectiveness; we capitalized on opportunities and scored goals. We must stand united to be at the required level during the Africa Cup of Nations."

He added: "We need to be patient with the boys because they love Morocco. We could have scored more goals, and we have substitutes capable of making a difference, as we saw in today's match. If you had asked me before the AFCON how we would prepare for this competition, I would have told you to win every match, and that's what we did, having won 18 consecutive matches. People need to know that it's not easy, even though we played at home."

Addressing the Moroccan fans, Regragui clarified: "This trophy must stay at home, and this is not just a verbal promise. Rather, we must do everything in our power to dedicate the title to the deserving supporters."