We know how to win": Walid Regragui defends his record

The match, which inaugurated the renovated Grand Stade de Tangier and was played in front of 61,000 spectators, was won thanks to a goal by Azzedine Ounahi at the start of the match (7th minute). Walid Regragui stated that this match was an opportunity to "test all possible options" and to "change the positions of the players" while keeping the core of the team. He described a "one-way" match, stressing that "Yassine Bounou hardly touched the ball" and that the opponent "did not hit any shots on target". His only regret: the missed penalty that could have "secured the result".

"We may not score many goals, but we know how to manage"

Faced with questions about the lack of offensive efficiency, the coach acknowledged that his team did not capitalize on all its chances. "We may not score many goals despite the many chances," he admitted, before qualifying: "but we really know how to manage each match, and that’s why we’ve managed to win 17 consecutive victories".

Walid Regragui also expressed confidence in his backline, despite the notable absences of Achraf Hakimi and Nayef Aguerd. "I am reassured about the solidity of the defensive line, and I have full confidence in the players," he said. He took the opportunity to praise the "good performance" of Ghanem Saïss, Azzedine Ounahi, Hamza Igmane and the newcomer Anass Salah-Eddine, who was making his first appearance.

Finally, the coach called on the public to maintain their "trust" and "support" for the group, regardless of the results. He used the example of the U17 selection, which, after two defeats in the World Cup, was able to qualify thanks to the support of the fans.