Regragui: "Nigeria's Victory Over Algeria Demanded Caution; Yesterday's Clash Resembled a Heavyweight Boxing Match"

Morocco national team coach Walid Regragui affirmed in the post-match press conference, following their qualification for the final, that his players did not feel fear against Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

Regragui noted that mutual respect was evident between the two teams, and the match was a strong contest between two sides employing a similar playing style.

Walid Regragui stated in this regard: "We were not afraid of Nigeria; rather, there was mutual respect from both sides. When you see how they defeated Algeria, it raises many questions because we have the same playing style with skillful players."

He continued: "We had to be cautious and tried to press them early on. Even possession was close, and the match was similar to a heavyweight boxing bout."

He added: "We did not enter the match scared, because we don't have that mentality."

The Moroccan national team will face Senegal on Sunday in the final match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.