Africa Cup Trophy Strategy: Ouahbi’s Winning Plan

The ambition is clear and assumed. For Mohamed Ouahbi, the national team has only one goal: to win the next edition of the African tournament. "The ambition and our legitimate objective [...] is to win it," he states bluntly. This challenge first requires a controlled qualification by finishing in first place. The coach also views this draw favorably, without major surprises. Facing countries regularly encountered in recent years constitutes an undeniable advantage for preparing the matches.

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Despite the favorite status accompanying the selection, the watchword remains humility. The technician particularly targets Gabon, a formation always formidable. Their solid performances during World Cup qualifications, concluded by a runner-up finish and a disputed playoff, demonstrate the quality of their squad. Aware of the danger facing this talented group, he warns: "We will have to approach these matches well."

Vigilance will be equally crucial against Niger, led by Moroccan icon Badou Zaki. This team in full progression recently secured the second place in their qualifying group. Recent direct confrontations, sometimes settled by victories snatched in the final minutes, remind us that the margin for error is minimal. The same applies to Lesotho, proving that each duel will require total commitment.

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The schedule promises to be very tight in the immediate term. The technical staff will have to wait before diving exclusively into this African campaign. Specific preparation will only truly begin once the World Cup adventure is over. From that moment on, all efforts will be directed toward this continental quest, established as an absolute priority by the coach and awaited by an entire nation.

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