Regragui: "The Players Cried in the Dressing Room, and I Take Responsibility for the Loss"
19 January 2026at00:16
Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, confirmed that he takes full responsibility after losing the Africa Cup of Nations title to Senegal (1-0), noting the players' emotional impact following the defeat.
Regragui stated in the post-match press conference: "We know the pressure the fans were under, and the players also cried in the changing room. I am proud of this team, especially after the performance they delivered since the start of the competition."
He added: "The players did not give up and were close to winning the title. We must accept that, and I am not one to hide. Today we lost, and I am the one who takes responsibility."
Q&A
Why did Walid Regragui take responsibility for Morocco's AFCON final loss?
Coach Regragui confirmed he takes full responsibility for the 1-0 defeat to Senegal, acknowledging the immense pressure from fans and the players' emotional impact after the final.
What was the emotional state of the Moroccan players after the Africa Cup of Nations final?
Walid Regragui stated that the players cried in the changing room following their 1-0 loss to Senegal, indicating their profound disappointment despite their strong tournament performance.
