Comoros Coach: 'Against Strong Teams Like Morocco, Every Mistake is Immediately Punished'

Hamada Jambay, head coach of the Comoros national team, expressed his regret following their 3-1 defeat to Morocco in their opening match of the Arab Cup group stage on Tuesday.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Jambay stated that playing against a team of Morocco's caliber demands immense focus and high experience, noting that individual errors were the primary cause of the defeat.

He added: "It's difficult to play against a team like Morocco; they are a good side with a lot of experience. We made mistakes due to a lack of experience."

Jambay explained that he is well aware of the difficulty of facing a strong and organized team like Morocco, drawing on his previous experience in high-level competitions. He stated: "I have played at high levels before, and I know that mistakes like these are unforgivable. Playing against Morocco is very difficult when you gift them opportunities."

Hamada Jambay affirmed that the team's performance improved in the second half after the players felt compelled to react in a way that honored their country and national flag. He remarked: "In the second half, we were obliged to respond, for the sake of the nation and the flag. We had to show a different face."

The Comoros coach emphasized that major teams like Morocco capitalize on any misstep, stating: "When you face strong teams like Morocco, every mistake you make is immediately punished."

Despite the defeat, Jambay expressed confidence in his players' ability to learn from this match and approach the upcoming rounds with greater spirit, hoping to correct their course and present a stronger performance in the rest of the competition.