Morocco Begins AFCON Semi-Final Preparations Without Rest
10 January 2026at14:05
The Moroccan national team has commenced its preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match, scheduled for next Wednesday at 21:00 GMT+1.
The 'Atlas Lions' held their first training session this Saturday morning as part of their preparations for the continental tournament's penultimate stage.
National coach Walid Regragui opted not to give his players a rest after their 2-0 victory over Cameroon yesterday evening (Friday), which secured their qualification for the semi-finals.
It is worth noting that Morocco will face the winner of today's quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria, scheduled for 17:00 GMT+1.
Q&A
Why did Morocco's coach Walid Regragui skip rest days for the AFCON semi-final preparations?
Coach Walid Regragui chose to forego rest for the 'Atlas Lions' after their 2-0 win, immediately starting AFCON semi-final preparations to maintain peak performance and focus for the upcoming continental challenge.
When is Morocco's AFCON semi-final match scheduled, and who will they play?
Morocco's AFCON semi-final is set for next Wednesday at 21:00 GMT+1. They will face the winner of today's quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria, which kicks off at 17:00 GMT+1.
