After its epic in Qatar during the World Cup, Morocco will approach the African Cup of Nations with favorite status.
The draw for the African Cup of Nations took place on Thursday evening. Like an appetizer for the continental tournament, the curtain of which will be raised in three months. For this edition in Ivory Coast, Morocco has inherited a group within its reach, at least on paper. An unprecedented African semi-finalist in a World Cup last December, Walid Regragui’s team will face the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Tanzania.
If all observers see Morocco’s course as a formality during this first round, Walid Regragui is not making any plans for the comet. “ We were aware that this edition of the CAN would be the toughest. No team is affordable and no group is easy, warned the technician. We are also facing two teams who are part of our qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup. The most important thing is that we are entering the competition now since we know who we are facing. When you take part in such a competition, you must be ready for anything“.
“We know the African continent and above all we know football”
“ We respect all teams, continued Walid Regragui. It’s a balanced group that won’t be easy. We will do what we have to do to go far. Everyone dreams of winning, including us. We will approach this competition with respect. We know the African continent and above all we know football. We have a good group with players who want to win a title in the selection.But I repeat, it will not be easy. We will prepare well,” concluded the technician.
