Atlas Lions: the sacred union in Rabat before facing Nigeria

Striker Sofiane Rahimi summed up the state of mind of the locker room. For him, the group is aware of its responsibilities. "We have studied the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. The difference will be made on the small details," he said. Rahimi emphasized the players’ desire to offer a trophy to the Moroccan people, while thanking the fans for their constant presence.

Rigor remains the watchword under the direction of Walid Regragui. Defender Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal said the coach had spent a lot of time analyzing the Nigerian game with his players. For his part, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli recalled that victory would come through a successful start to the match: "The key is to enter with force and total concentration. We must apply exactly what the coach asks us to do."

The players are counting a lot on the atmosphere of the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium. Ezzalzouli even described the public as an "additional player", essential to give a moral advantage to the Lions. "It’s the decisive factor," he added.

The kickoff of this crucial match will be given on Wednesday, January 14 at 9:00 pm.