Algerian sports commentator Hafid Derradji of beIN Sports predicts that Morocco will win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) currently taking place in Côte d’Ivoire.
After a crushing victory over Tanzania (3-0) on Wednesday in the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, the Moroccan team is preparing for its second match scheduled for this Sunday against the Democratic Republic of Congo. A match that promises to be difficult, according to Walid Regragui.
The celebration by Atlas Lion Azzedine Ounahi of his goal (77th) during Morocco’s 3-0 victory over Tanzania sparked heated controversy, with the Atlas Lion accused of mocking the Egyptians. Walid Regragui, coach of the national team, tries to calm the situation.
After successfully making their debut by largely dominating Tanzania (0-3) on Wednesday, the Atlas Lions will play their second match of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Côte d’Ivoire 2024) against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday at 3pm at the San Pedro stadium. A few days before the match, Walid Regragui , coach of the Moroccan national team, expresses concerns.
The Leopards’ coach, Sébastien Desabre, did not hide his disappointment after the 1-1 draw against Zambia. For the next match against Morocco, he plans to change his strategy.
Moroccan supporters showed their solidarity with Amine Adli , the Moroccan player of the German team Bayer Leverkusen, during a match of the Moroccan national team against Tanzania.
Despite the denial, persistent rumors report the presence of the "Atlas Lion" in the province of Ouarzazate, causing fear and panic among the populations of the region.
The Moroccan team won its match against Tanzania with a clear score of 3-0 on the field of the Laurent Pokou stadium in San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Moroccan national football team faces Tanzania on Wednesday as part of the first day of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions, highly anticipated in this continental tournament, are actively preparing to make a successful debut.
Moroccan international Amine Harit has assured that the Moroccan team is ready and determined to "actively participate" in the Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Côte d’Ivoire.
Tensions between Morocco and Algeria have shifted to the sports field with the decision of the Algerian public television to boycott the matches of the Atlas Lions participating in the 34th edition of the CAN in Côte d’Ivoire.
Djamel Belmadi , coach of the Algerian national football team, does not hide his admiration for Walid Regragui, the Moroccan technician, who led the Atlas Lions to reach the semi-finals of the last World Cup, a stage never reached by an African team.