AFCON: Why we beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Morocco coach, Walid Regragui

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Walid Regragui, the head coach of Morocco, stated that his team’s victory over Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final match on Wednesday night to advance to the final was due to the Atlas Lions’ “huge effort.”

Regragui identified the Moroccan supporters’ and his players’ unified front, saying that their combined tenacity was crucial in defeating Nigeria.

After 120 tight minutes, the game concluded in a goalless draw, but Morocco won 4-2 in the penalty shootout after Bruno Onyemaechi and Samuel Chukwueze missed their opportunities.

“We suffered a lot throughout the match, and reaching the AFCON final on home soil is a beautiful gift,” Regragui said during his post-match interview.

“Now we must think about physical recovery quickly because we made a huge effort. We played extra time, the match was difficult, and it consumed a lot of energy.

“I congratulate the Nigerian national team and coach Eric Chelle for the great work they’ve done, and I also extend my congratulations to our players and fans, because we all fought together [for victory against Nigeria] without exception,” he added.

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