This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Reach Moroccan national team Led by his coach Walid Al-Rakraki A remarkable feat in finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on a complete score, as they topped Group B with 18 points after winning 6 consecutive victories.
Although they are already qualified as the organizing country of the tournament, the “Lions of the Atlas” participated in the qualifications to confirm their preparation for the continental tournament organized by the Kingdom of Morocco.
A European showdown is on the way
As part of preparations for the African Cup of Nations, Regragui decided to organize a friendly match against a European team to compensate for the cancellation of the match against Eritrea in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
This match is expected to take place in March 2025, taking advantage of the availability of several European teams during the final round of the European Nations League.
This approach is part of the coach’s strategy aimed at testing the preparation of his team against competitors from outside the African continent, contact with European teams being considered a strong experience which enhances the performance of the team. Moroccan team before the start of the continental championship.
A proven track record in friendly matches
Regragui continues his tradition of playing friendly matches with international teams, since the Atlas Lions have already faced teams from outside the African continent under his leadership, such as Chile, Paraguay and Georgia before the Qatar World Cup 2022, and Brazil and Peru after the World Cup. Cup.
The most notable of these matches was the confrontation with the Brazilian national team in Tangier, where the Moroccan national team managed to achieve a historic victory with a score of 2-1, while the confrontation with Peru was ended in a goalless draw.
Intensive preparations for the African Cup
As the tournament approaches, Regragui is looking to increase the preparedness of the Atlas Lions, not only by facing European teams, but also through other friendly matches against African teams to ensure balance of preparations and harmony with the nature of continental competitions.
