AFCON: Morocco coach Regragui speaks out after Cameroon win

Morocco national team coach Walid Regragui was an elated man after they defeated Cameroon to reach the semifinals of the on-going Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Friday.

Goals in either half from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari sealed a memorable triumph for the Atlas Lions at a sold-out Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, and ended the Indomitable Lions’ journey at the 35th edition of the AFCON in the North African nation.

Moroco deserved to qualify for semis

“I want to thank the players and the fans. It truly felt like we were playing with 12 players on the pitch. Qualifying for the semifinals is well deserved, and the players earned it,” Regragui said as quoted by CAFOnline.com.

“I congratulate Cameroon for a strong performance and their coach for his good work. Our players gave everything, and when they stay focused, things go well. I am very happy with what they showed.”

Speaking on goal scorer Diaz, he said: “Brahim Díaz is a special player, and I congratulate him for his performances.”

On Morocco’s next target, he said; “We must remain humble because every team wants to beat us, and we must respect all our opponents. Since 2004, Morocco had not reached the semi-finals, and now we are aiming to write history.”

The tournament hosts’ victory over Cameroon followed Senegal’s earlier win over Mali in Tangier where the former African champions edged Mali 1-0.