Morocco’s Captain Saïss Confident in Atlas Lions’ AFCON Redemption

The Atlas Lions still have a way to go to be at their best, especially since the health crisis has prevented many training sessions. In addition, there have been new faces, a new staff, since the last AFCON. But the captain of the Moroccan national football team remains convinced that the team will be able to amaze with its current potential. "The quality is there, when you see the players who make up this team: Hakim Ziyech, Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Youssef En-Nesyri... From that point of view, you can’t worry," reports France Football.

However, Romain Saïss suggests that his teammates not underestimate any team, as every country, no matter how small, will come to the competition with the desire to win. And in a competition where all teams are equal, only the mental aspect can make the difference.

Two major competitions are in sight and Morocco must remain focused on these two major challenges and seize every opportunity. These are the Cameroon 2021 AFCON and the 2022 Qatar World Cup. "There will be no trial periods, wanting to try this or that in a friendly match. Every training camp is very important. We must continue in this work ethic to get results. It’s up to us to be demanding with ourselves," he said.