Regragui Ahead of Senegal Clash: "Chances are Equal, We Hope to Make History Tomorrow and Please Our People"

Walid Regragui, head coach of the Moroccan national team, affirmed that playing in the Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil is a dream for any player or coach, highlighting the national squad's determination to clinch the continental title.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Senegal encounter, Regragui stated: "I am very happy to be playing in the Africa Cup of Nations final on our home ground; this is a dream for any player or coach. Now we have the final match, the last step, and it's the toughest against one of the best teams in Africa and indeed the world. They have a great coach and a fantastic team, which speaks for itself."

He added: "It's good for us to play at home. We have had a goal since our elimination in Ivory Coast, and we hope to perform at the required level tomorrow to make history and bring joy to our fans and our people."

Regragui stressed that the decisive factor would be managing emotions and the pressure of playing in front of the home crowd. He explained: "How we will deal with this match emotionally is crucial. The first 25 minutes against Tanzania were not good, but after that, we corrected our path. Against Nigeria, the players understood that they needed to relax, not get nervous, and avoid negative thoughts."

He concluded: "The chances are equal between the two teams. Perhaps we might have a 51% advantage with the crowd if their support is as strong and high-quality as it was in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. We are confident, and so are they, and I hope the best team wins."