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Bounou: 'The Goalkeeper's Role is Like a Guard; Sometimes the Team Depends on You'

Bounou: 'The Goalkeeper's Role is Like a Guard; Sometimes the Team Depends on You'

15 January 2026at00:49

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou expressed his happiness at contributing to the Moroccan national team's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations final, following their victory over Nigeria on penalties. He affirmed that the most important thing was achieving the goal everyone aspired to.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bounou said: "In football, we are just watchmen; we do our job. Sometimes you might not touch the ball, and sometimes the team might depend on you. This is the role of a goalkeeper."

He continued: "Today, the team needed me, so thankfully things worked out. This is football; sometimes things go as we wish, and sometimes they don't. So, thankfully, we won today, which allows us to play in the final that everyone dreams of."

The Africa Cup of Nations final, between Morocco and Senegal, will take place next Sunday, starting at 8:00 PM (20:00 GMT+1), at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

How did Yassine Bounou describe the goalkeeper's role after Morocco's AFCON semi-final win?

Bounou described the goalkeeper's role as a 'guard,' noting that while they might not always touch the ball, there are crucial moments when the team's fate heavily depends on their performance, as seen in their recent victory.

What is the next match for the Moroccan national team in the Africa Cup of Nations?

Morocco is set to play Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final next Sunday. The highly anticipated match will kick off at 8:00 PM GMT+1 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Yassine Bounou
Nigeria
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco

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