Morocco-Tanzania: the good news from Walid Regragui before the clash

It is a serene but cautious Walid Regragui who presented himself this Saturday in front of the press at the Moulay Abdellah complex. The message is clear: forget the past statistics, a new competition is beginning. "This is the CAN of humility. We haven’t won in 50 years, precisely because this humility is essential," hammered the coach, refusing to underestimate a Tanzanian team he knows by heart.

The infirmary is emptying: Hakimi and Igamane operational

This was the big question of the week. The coach reassured everyone about Achraf Hakimi. Spared in the last matches, the PSG full-back is at 100%. "Physically, he is now ready. We had the luxury of not playing him, now he is available," Regragui confirmed. Another notable return is that of Hamza Igamane. The young striker trained normally and is vying for a place, whether as a starter or a substitute. "We are succeeding in our medical challenge," the coach rejoiced. As for captain Romain Saïss, present at the press conference, he assured that he had recovered from his injury and regained "good sensations".

Diaz, El Kaabi and match management

Questioned about Brahim Diaz’s performance, Regragui defended his playmaker, emphasizing his successful adaptation to African football: "He is effective, closer to the box and releases the ball faster. In this team, the danger comes from everywhere." A word also for Ayoub El Kaabi, praised for his humility and his behind-the-scenes work that "always pays off".

Tactically, the coach assumes his style, sometimes considered cautious. The goal is to manage the weak moments to better strike in the second half, where opponents physically crack. And if the match had to drag on to penalties? "We hope not to get there, but we are preparing for it," Regragui concluded, aware that in a knockout match, every detail counts.