Rahimi After Norway Draw: 'Opponent Was Not Easy, I Thank Players'
T.E (Elbotola)
07 June 2026at23:03
Soufiane Rahimi, a player for the Moroccan national team, affirmed that the friendly match against Norway was not easy, extending his gratitude to his teammates for their performance in the game.
Following the match, Rahimi stated in a televised interview: "This match is part of our preparations for the official World Cup fixtures. The opponent was not easy; in fact, they were strong, especially in aerial duels. Thank God, and I thank the players for the match they delivered."
The Moroccan national team concluded its preparations for the World Cup by drawing 1-1 with its Norwegian counterpart in a match that saw injuries to Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli.
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Moroccan national team's friendly against Norway?
The Moroccan national team concluded its World Cup preparations with a 1-1 draw against Norway. Soufiane Rahimi acknowledged the opponent's strength and thanked his teammates for their performance in the challenging match.
How did the friendly match against Norway impact Morocco's World Cup preparations?
The match served as a final preparation for Morocco's official World Cup fixtures. However, it also saw two players, Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli, sustain injuries, potentially affecting the team's readiness for the upcoming tournament.
What were Soufiane Rahimi's thoughts on the Moroccan team's performance?
Soufiane Rahimi expressed gratitude to his teammates for their effort, stating the Norwegian opponent was strong, particularly in aerial duels. He affirmed the match was a crucial part of their preparations for the official World Cup fixtures ahead.
