Morocco and DR Congo Face Off in Crucial World Cup Qualifier, Atlas Lions Captain Says Odds Even

"Many think we are the favorites. I think in Africa that word doesn’t exist too much. It’s 50-50 and it’s up to us to show that we have more desire to qualify. We will fight to achieve this," specified the defender and captain of the Atlas Lions.

The Moroccan players have the will to come out victorious from this match and the fact that Moroccan supporters will be in the Martyrs stadium to encourage the national team could boost the morale of the team. "First of all, we are very happy to find our supporters. Their trip to Congo will give us an extra boost. We also look forward to playing in front of our home crowd in Casablanca for the return leg."

The Wolverhampton defender explains that the World Cup must become a habit for Morocco. "Qualification for the World Cup must be done on a regular basis. We shouldn’t have to wait 20 years to re-qualify," said Saïss, who stresses that the players of the Moroccan selection will do everything to be present in Qatar.