El Khannouss: "Securing Three Points at AFCON Start is Crucial; I Hope Fans Stay Behind Us Through Thick and Thin"

Morocco national team player Bilal El Khannouss expressed his immense satisfaction following the Atlas Lions' opening victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros. He emphasized that the team's current focus is on progressing through the competition one step at a time.

El Khannouss stated in press remarks: "Thank God, the most important thing is that we won and secured the three points. This is very essential at the beginning of the competition, to secure the win and progress match by match."

The Stuttgart midfielder also lauded the crucial role played by the Moroccan supporters. "A big thank you to the fans who always push us to win matches," he said. "I ask them to continue supporting us until the end of the tournament, and to stand behind us through thick and thin. Together, we will achieve great things."