Mission accomplished for Walid Regragui. After the convincing victory over Zambia (3-0) , the national coach did not hide his satisfaction, hailing a collective performance that was completed at the ideal time to approach the knockout phase.
A perfect evening for the national team. Morocco brilliantly validated their first place in Group A by outclassing Zambia (3-0) at the Moulay Abdellah complex. Driven by a spectacular brace from Ayoub El Kaabi and total control, Walid Regragui’s men earn the right to continue the adventure at home, in Rabat, fully reassuring a public won over by the return of Achraf Hakimi.
The "off-the-record" has gone viral and the method is causing a stir. An El Heddaf Algerian channel journalist was caught red-handed manipulating while dictating false criticisms about the organization of the CAN to supporters, unaware that his microphone was recording everything.
The emotion was palpable this Monday in the province of Berkane. Hakim Ziyech, the star of Wydad de Casablanca, bid his final farewell to his brother, Essam, during a poignant funeral, marked by recollection and the grief of a bereaved family.
Forgotten are the grudges from the draw against Mali. This Monday, as Morocco plays its first place against Zambia, the public has decided to silence its doubts to rally behind Walid Regragui and his players. It is time for a general mobilization to push the national team towards the crown.
Bad news for supporters sitting on the terraces. As the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in the Kingdom, many cafes and restaurants are seeing their screens freeze in the middle of a match. The exclusive broadcaster, beIN Sports , has launched a major technological offensive to cut the signal of establishments using domestic subscriptions instead of the mandatory commercial packages.
It’s crunch time for the group stage. This Monday, December 29, the Atlas Lions return to the Moulay Abdellah complex pitch in Rabat to face Zambia . After a setback against Mali, Walid Regragui’s men must absolutely win to reassure their fans and secure their first place. Here’s everything you need to know to not miss this match, including the broadcast channels.
Would the African football festival be spoiled? This is the firm opinion of Hugo Broos . The coach of South Africa, a respected figure on the continent after his triumph with Cameroon in 2017, has strongly criticized the atmosphere surrounding the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. A few hours before his decisive match against Zimbabwe, the Belgian technician deplores a lack of popular fervor and a chaotic management of ticketing.
It’s a big night for the Atlas Lions. This Monday at 8pm, the national team will face Zambia at the Moulay Abdellah complex with a clear mission: validate the first place in Group A. After a final training session on Sunday evening marked by general optimism but also by the cautious management of Saïss’ case, the players are calling on the public to transform the stadium into a cauldron for this last test of the group stage.
The moment of truth is approaching for Walid Regragui and his men. On Sunday evening, the Mohammed VI complex hosted the last training session before the decisive clash against Zambia. A preparation under the watchful eye of the Federation’s president, Fouzi Lekjaa, but without the captain Romain Saïss, who remained on the sidelines of the group.
The challenge is immense and Moses Sichone is aware of it. On the eve of the decisive clash against the Atlas Lions for the third round of the CAN , the Zambian coach has played the card of frankness and admiration. While he fears the atmosphere in Rabat and the Moroccan power, he has not spared praise for the Kingdom’s infrastructure, which he considers worthy of European standards.
On the eve of the decisive match against Zambia, Achraf Hakimi took the opportunity of the press conference to send a firm message to Moroccan supporters . Annoyed by the whistles heard at the Moulay Abdellah complex despite the group’s first place, the PSG full-back pleaded for sacred unity, even daring a bold parallel with the European triumph of his club.