Belamri: 'My Return to the Moroccan Squad is Beautiful, Our Goal is to Secure Qualification Against Mali'

Youssef Belamri, a player for the Moroccan national team, discussed the readiness of the "Atlas Lions" for their match against Mali tomorrow, Friday (21:00 GMT+1), as part of the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage. He emphasized that the team's objective is to secure a victory to ensure early qualification for the next stage of the tournament.

In press statements, Belamri said: "The atmosphere is excellent, and we have worked throughout the week to prepare for this match with the aim of winning. The game is crucial for us, and a victory will be important for everyone. God willing, these three points will grant us passage to the next round."

He added: "We approach each match individually; the first match had its unique characteristics, and the Malian national team also possesses its own strengths. The players are focused on delivering a strong performance and achieving positive results."

Belamri concluded: "As I mentioned earlier, I have been with the squad from the beginning, and returning again is a beautiful thing for me, and God willing, it will be for the best. The Malian national team is known for its quality, and the match will not be easy, just like all games. We have prepared thoroughly for it this week to achieve a positive outcome."